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How the West Was Made

From the Grand Canyon to the Rocky Mountains, Naked Science sheds new light on geological events that shaped the most iconic landscapes of the American West. In Washington State, scientists unearth new evidence confirming that a devastating mega-flood created the unique, scarlike features of the Channeled Scablands. In Colorado's San Juan range of the Rocky Mountains, researchers explore the mysteries behind what may have been the Earth's largest volcanic eruption.

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  • Originally Aired July 16, 2009
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network National Geographic
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Name Type Role
Shaun Trevisick Director