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Italian cinematographer Mario Bava was famous for his work in horror films, but his craft still shines through in this science fiction thriller The Day the Sky Exploded. A marvelous example of vintage fifties sci fi, the picture is filled with bleeping machines and larger than life danger. The sun is exploding, and all the scientists on earth must band together to save the human race from extinction. Dazzling fifties' visual effects punctuate a gripping and thrilling story, as the scientists must heroically work together under intense pressure. Upbeat and dramatic, The Day the Sky Exploded is cinematic dynamite!
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Is a doomsday asteroid science fiction, fantasy, or a terrifying threat to our very existence on Earth? Scientists have long tracked meteors, comets and asteroids as they streak through the galaxy. But are they telling us about the dangers? How many near misses have there been? What about the single asteroid impact that may have caused the extinction of the dinosaur? Could it happen again? One asteroid impact could flatten major cities, poison our air and water, and virtually wreak havoc on Earth. If a life-threatening asteroid were on a collision course with Earth, what could we do? Is it only a matter of time? Learn the startling facts! This video is an episode from PAX-TV’s weekly series Encounters with the Unexplained, produced by Grizzly Adams Productions and Total Living Network. These programs bring together renowned scientists, explorers, authors, Bible scholars, and other experts in search of answers to famous mysteries. Each program examines an unexplained phenomenon and presents startling new conclusions.
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ASTEROID COLLISION AND CROP CIRCLES - DVD Movie
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