From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 18 2009 4:53 AM

Deep in New Mexico, an unusual landscape looks eerily reminiscent of Mars, but why?

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 18 2009 4:52 AM

An infathomably large caldera shows the vastness of the largest volcanic explosion on earth, ever.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 18 2009 4:52 AM

A strange geological phenomenon in the western United States reminded early settlers of torn flesh.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 18 2009 4:52 AM

Zambelli fireworks are made by hand — and not just any hands. Very brave, and skilled hands are required.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 18 2009 4:51 AM

The Zambelli fireworks team puts on their finest performance for the fine citizens of Baltimore, MD.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 18 2009 4:51 AM

Getting the rudder off the ship was the easy part — now 50 tons are of metal swinging free, at night, underwater.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 18 2009 4:51 AM

Getting the rudder off the ship was the easy part — now 50 tons are of metal swinging free, at night, underwater.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 11 2009 4:50 AM

The wind is blowing. A cable snaps. Sixty-two metric tons of turbine swing freely. Yeah, it’s tough.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 11 2009 4:50 AM

The wind is blowing. A cable snaps. Sixty-two metric tons of turbine swing freely. Yeah, it’s tough.

From: National Geographic Channel on Wed, Jun 10 2009 5:02 AM

The best welders in the world are sealing in the new valve in the pipeline — very carefully.

From: National Geographic Channel on Wed, Jun 10 2009 5:01 AM

The oil is safely cut off from the pipe, but the residual gas is extremely dangerous.

From: National Geographic Channel on Fri, Jun 05 2009 4:59 AM

When the Alaskan oil pipeline springs a leak, it is a major problem so Riley gears up to learn how to fix it.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 04 2009 4:46 AM

Ever wondered what it takes to keep the world’s cell phones working?

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 04 2009 4:46 AM

Venus and Earth were created around the same time — so why is Venus barren and Earth thriving?

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 04 2009 4:46 AM

Innovative technology may bring geothermal energy to the forefront of green alternatives.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 04 2009 4:46 AM

A network of power plants in northern California uses the Earth’s heat to generate electricity.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Jun 04 2009 4:45 AM

Behind-the-Scenes: Riley and the crew take on the mighty — and mighty muddy -- Mississippi River.

From: National Geographic Channel on Mon, Jun 01 2009 4:50 AM

Considered a hostile locale for life, Venus has recently revealed secrets that could change everything.

From: National Geographic Channel on Fri, May 22 2009 11:52 AM

Riley joins the crew of The Hurley as it sucks mud from the middle of the river and spews it along the sides.

From: National Geographic Channel on Fri, May 22 2009 11:51 AM

While trying to get a beached barge back in the water, a support busts and sets 300 tons of metal in motion.