LibGuides: Natural Hazards: Media

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Fierce Earth (Series 1) Series Hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, lightening strikes; this ten-part series shows what it would be like to experience some of nature's most destructive forces. Each episode explores the anatomy of one incredible natural phenomenon. Featuring footage from the BBC and other natural history archives, the series showcases the stunning power of nature's fury with jaw dropping footage such as exploding volcanoes, car-hurtling tornadoes, and giant tsunami waves. Experiments and demonstrations show the impact of Mother Nature at her most furious. This is a visually stunning series, filmed in a range of locations, revealing the true power of the planet in an accessible and entertaining way. A BBC Production. 10-part series, 28 minutes each.
The World's Worst Disasters Series Using a mixture of rare archive footage and dramatic 3D animated reconstructions, this series shows what happens when natural forces come into conflict with humans—with devastating results. Each episode of this fascinating series focuses on one type of natural disaster, giving examples of some of the largest or most devastating in recent years. From volcanoes, earthquakes, typhoons, and avalanches—to those that we humans may have more of a hand in, such as forest fires and landslides.
Killer Volcanoes: The World's Worst Disasters (46:25) A volcano is one of nature’s most devastating and unpredictable forces. Once it starts to erupt there is no power on earth which can stop it. Spewing great choking clouds of ash and smoke miles into the atmosphere, a violently erupting volcano can reshape the landscape.