Walking on Earth’s “Moon”: Exploring the Mysterious Lunar Crater
Clip: Season 3 Episode 1 | 7m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore Lunar Crater, a volcanic site where NASA trained astronauts for Moon missions.
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as he ventures deep into Nevada’s remote Pancake Range to visit Lunar Crater — a massive, otherworldly volcanic feature once used by NASA to train astronauts for Moon missions. Discover the science behind this unusual geological wonder, and learn how explosive underground forces formed this striking “maar” crater.
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Walking on Earth’s “Moon”: Exploring the Mysterious Lunar Crater
Clip: Season 3 Episode 1 | 7m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as he ventures deep into Nevada’s remote Pancake Range to visit Lunar Crater — a massive, otherworldly volcanic feature once used by NASA to train astronauts for Moon missions. Discover the science behind this unusual geological wonder, and learn how explosive underground forces formed this striking “maar” crater.
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Exploring the Vast Wonders of Basin and Range National Monument
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Clip: S3 Ep1 | 5m 1s | Explore petroglyphs, arches, and wild beauty in Nevada’s remote Basin and Range National Monument. (5m 1s)
Restoring the Desert: Saving Nevada’s Bighorn Sheep
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Clip: S3 Ep1 | 6m 50s | Volunteers haul water to save bighorn sheep and more in Nevada’s rugged desert near Alamo. (6m 50s)
Soaking in the Science and Serenity of Spencer’s Hot Springs
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Clip: S3 Ep1 | 5m 9s | Soak in Spencer’s Hot Springs and discover Nevada’s geothermal power and volcanic past. (5m 9s)
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