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Expedition

Shaped by Water

Despite how dry Oman is, water has played a large role in shaping the country's landscape.

Aired 01/15/2020 | Rating TV-PG

Expedition

Shaped by Water

Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Despite how dry Oman is, water has played a large role in shaping the country's landscape.

Despite being one of the driest places on Earth, water has played a large role in shaping Oman’s landscape. The infrequent but powerful rainfalls have carved out deep canyons across the country.

Aired 01/15/2020 | Rating TV-PG

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Episode 1 Preview | Oman - Desert Canyon

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Preview: S1 Ep1 | 30s | Follow Steve Backshall into an Arabian desert canyon that no human has ever explored. (30s)

Finding a Carpet Viper

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Clip: S1 Ep1 | 1m 53s | During an abseil, the team stumbles upon a highly venomous saw-scaled viper. (1m 53s)

The Longest Abseil

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Clip: S1 Ep1 | 6m 54s | Learn the challenges faced with a drop of about 400 meters whilst abseiling Jebel Shams. (6m 54s)

Searching for Water

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Clip: S1 Ep1 | 1m 44s | Steve Backshall and a team of experts prepare to descend a canyon in Oman. (1m 44s)

Steve and Aldo’s Training Diary

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Clip: S1 Ep1 | 1m 24s | Steve and Aldo film the wildlife and landscape of Oman during their abseil training. (1m 24s)

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