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Atlas 4D

Atlas 4D

Description: State-of-the-art graphics and available 3-D viewing are the highlights of this series, which offers a riveting look at some of the iconic areas of the world. The 4D of the title refers to time, as the series uses history as well as technology to paint a picture of the regions being explored. The Great Rift Valley of Africa, the Hawaiian islands, and the Mediterranean are the focus of this incarnation (the series "Atlas" offered similar views of different regions in 2006).
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2010
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 3
First episode air date: August 8, 2010
Cast: Campbell Scott
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