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Hurricanes, storm surges, earthquakes and sea level rise create danger and potential catastrophe around the globe. See how metropolises are at constant risk of destruction by these elemental forces and what the latest science and tech can do to help.
IMDb 6.5/1020221 season
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DocumentaryIntenseSmart
IMDb 6.5/1020221 season
TV-PG
Season 1
3 episodes
  • 1. New York Superstorms

    1. New York Superstorms

    New York is under attack as Hurricanes Ida and Ian unleash fury on innocent people with the death toll rising. See how the latest science and technology can protect New York's eight million residents before the city is swept away by ferocious superstorms.
    New York is under attack as Hurricanes Ida and Ian unleash fury on innocent people with the death toll rising. See how the latest science and technology can protect New York's eight million residents before the city is swept away by ferocious superstorms.
    TV-PG
    1 h 23 min
    Dec 7, 2022
  • 2. West Coast Superquakes

    2. West Coast Superquakes

    The West Coast is home to the infamous San Andreas fault, stretching for almost a thousand miles beneath the feet of millions of Americans. But just north, there's a larger fault that could trigger a megaquake, wreaking havoc from California to Canada.
    The West Coast is home to the infamous San Andreas fault, stretching for almost a thousand miles beneath the feet of millions of Americans. But just north, there's a larger fault that could trigger a megaquake, wreaking havoc from California to Canada.
    TV-PG
    1 h 23 min
    Dec 14, 2022
  • 3. Miami Sinking

    3. Miami Sinking

    The coastal metropolis of Miami faces a triple threat of crumbling limestone bedrock, ferocious superstorms and relentless rising oceans. With the potential of submerging the city beneath the waves, Miami may be destined to become a real-life Atlantis.
    The coastal metropolis of Miami faces a triple threat of crumbling limestone bedrock, ferocious superstorms and relentless rising oceans. With the potential of submerging the city beneath the waves, Miami may be destined to become a real-life Atlantis.
    TV-PG
    1 h 23 min
    Dec 21, 2022
  • Brink of Disaster
    DocumentaryIntenseSmart
    IMDb 6.5/1020221 season
    Hurricanes, storm surges, earthquakes and sea level rise create danger and potential catastrophe around the globe. See how metropolises are at constant risk of destruction by these elemental forces and what the latest science and tech can do to help.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Luke Pavey
    Producers
    Rob DavisSteffan GriffithsSamuel LumleyMegan Roberts
    Cast
    Jeff Teravainen
    Studio
    Discovery Global Science
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    Content advisory
    TV-PG
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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