Colorful Planet
life from above

View Earth's kaleidoscope of colors as seen from space. Swirls of turquoise phytoplankton trigger an oceanic feeding frenzy, China turns yellow as millions of flowers bloom, and at night the waters near Argentina are spotted with green lights.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 102

About Life from Above:

Cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective, revealing its incredible movements, colors, patterns and just how fast it is changing.

Watch Life from Above - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Life from Above | Episode 2 Preview | Colorful Planet Episode 2 Preview | Colorful Planet
The Desert TransformsThe Desert Transforms
Solar EclipseSolar Eclipse
Using Satellites to Make DiscoveriesUsing Satellites to Make Discoveries
China's Yellow FieldsChina's Yellow Fields
The AuroraThe Aurora

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