The film takes you on a gripping journey through one of history’s most devastating natural disasters—the 2004 Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami. With intimate, first-hand accounts from survivors around the globe, the documentary unveils the terrifying sequence of events on the morning of December 26th, 2004. Through raw and compelling personal ...narratives, viewers are transported to the chaotic moments when the colossal wave struck, forever altering lives and reshaping entire communities. Among these unforgettable stories is that of Rob, an Englishman whose harrowing account of trying to rescue his family from a serene Sri Lankan beach brings the human cost of the disaster into stark focus. The film not only chronicles the tragic loss of approximately 230,000 lives and the displacement of 1.4 million people but also examines the enduring impact of the tsunami on a generation defined by both profound loss and incredible resilience. This riveting portrayal promises to captivate audiences with its blend of human drama and historical significance, urging viewers to reflect on the power of nature and the strength of the human spirit.
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The documentary delves deep into the mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilizations during the late Bronze Age, as empires from Greece to ancient Egypt were wiped off the map. It explores the various theories and hypotheses that have emerged to explain their sudden downfall, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end t ...o a once-thriving era of human history. Through invasions, mega-droughts, natural disasters, and rebellions, we discover the complex web of factors that were involved. With stunning visual imagery, expert interviews and immersive storytelling, this film offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most pivotal and enigmatic periods of human history. And it warns that we could be facing a similar combination of threats today.
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In the last episode, despite disturbing revelations of wrongdoing at Three Mile Island before and after the accident, the utility fights to bring the plant back online. Its Unit 1 had its license temporarily suspended following the incident at Unit 2. Although the citizens of the three counties surrounding the site voted by an overwhelming ma ...rgin to retire Unit 1 permanently in a non-binding resolution in 1982, it was permitted to resume operations in 1985 following a 4–1 vote by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. In 2017, it was announced that operations would cease by 2019 due to financial pressure from cheap natural gas, unless lawmakers stepped in to keep it open. Unit 1 shut down on September 20, 2019. Billed as the worst nuclear incident in U.S. history, what’s particularly scary here is how close Three Mile Island incident came to becoming a national disaster. Without giving away the whole story, cost-cutting 'solutions' almost cause a catastrophic disaster.
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Can skyscrapers be made safer, more efficient, and livable in our rapidly growing cities? Skyscrapers are gleaming symbols of prestige, and an ingenious way to save space in dense urban areas. But as buildings rise ever higher, what are the risks of these architectural behemoths? Do we truly know how they will hold up in earthquakes, fir ...es and wind? What have--or haven’t—we learned from past tragedies? But even as we devise ways to defend them against potential disasters, can we also make them more livable, interactive, and eco-friendly?
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The last chapter explains how the 2010s became another lost decade in the fight against climate change – as the move to natural gas delayed a transition to more renewable sources of energy. Engineer Tony Ingraffea, in the 1980s, helped develop a new technique for extracting gas and oil from shale rock, which ultimately became known as ' ...Fracking'. It was to unleash vast new reserves of fossil fuels and was promoted as a cleaner energy source. But Ingraffea explains how he later came to regret his work when he realized that gas could be even worse for climate change than coal and oil. Dar-Lon Chang, a former ExxonMobil engineer, speaks for the first time on camera alleging that as the company increased its natural gas operations, it was not sufficiently monitoring methane leaks that were contributing to climate change. Now, after a year of unprecedented wildfires, drought and other climate-related disasters, multiple lawsuits are being brought in US courts in efforts to hold Big Oil legally accountable for the climate crisis.
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A close examination of the Whakaari / White Island volcanic eruption of 2019, in which 22 lives were lost, the film viscerally recounts a day when ordinary people were called upon to do extraordinary things, placing this tragic event within the larger context of nature's unpredictability and the resilience and power of our shared humanity. Th ...e film explores the profound impact on survivors, their unwavering determination to recover and rebuild, and the enduring effects of the eruption. With remarkable personal stories, stunning visuals, and a poignant reflection on the forces of nature, this documentary offers a gripping portrayal of the human spirit and solidarity in the face of adversity. It is a must-watch for those interested in powerful storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit, with a captivating and thought-provoking narrative.
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Among these unforgettable stories is that of Rob, an Englishman whose harrowing account of trying to rescue his family from a serene Sri Lankan beach brings the human cost of the disaster into stark focus. The film not only chronicles the tragic loss of approximately 230,000 lives and the displacement of 1.4 million people but also examines the enduring impact of the tsunami on a generation defined by both profound loss and incredible resilience. This riveting portrayal promises to captivate audiences with its blend of human drama and historical significance, urging viewers to reflect on the power of nature and the strength of the human spirit. Show More