S2E7: Landslides | Fierce Earth

Duration: 28'22''

Synopsis

The team explore the threat of landslides in the UK. Leah travels to the Isle of Wight to discover why it's under the constant threat of eroding rocks. Dougal explores the biggest sinkhole in Britain.

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