This series will go back through the record to explore life-altering, earth-shattering, unforgettable events using a combination of carefully selected archive, cutting edge CGI and informative scripting in this popular science format. As well as exploring spectacular archive, illustrating the full toll these disasters can take, we'll dig into the science behind each event, shining a light on the most fascinating elements and giving an understanding on how and why these events occur.
Mega floods, tsunamis
Construction
Hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Tornadoes
Land, air and sea
Industrial disasters
S2 e1 · crashes
S2 e2 · disasters at sea
S2 e3 · collapses
S2 e4 · dams
S2 e5 · space disasters
S2 e6 · motorsport disasters
S2 e7 · collisions
S2 e8 · expeditions
Amusement parks
Global threat
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