Dangerous Earth

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  • TV-G
  • 2021
  • 1 Season
  • 7.8  (54)

Dangerous Earth is a gripping series that was first aired on Discovery+ in 2016. This enthralling show takes us on a roller coaster ride across the world to uncover the most perilous natural disasters and the people who have been affected by them. Each episode is packed with stunning footage of nature at its most ferocious and awe-inspiring, including hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and tsunamis. The series uses state-of-the-art cameras and advanced technology to provide an up-close and personal perspective of these catastrophic events, revealing their true power and scale. With each catastrophe, the show explores how people have been impacted and how they are working to rebuild their lives in the aftermath.

The first episode of Dangerous Earth takes the viewers to Nepal, where a massive earthquake killed over 8,000 people and injured more than 20,000. The episode shows the vast devastation caused by the quake, leaving the survivors to face a stark reality in rebuilding their homes and communities. The show also examines the science behind earthquakes, explaining the geological processes that cause these massive disruptions and discussing the potential for future disasters in the region.

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Dangerous Earth
7. Dangerous Earth
June 19, 2008
In addition to their other geographical challenges, Alaskans have learned to live with seismic changes. Host Geo Beach he can see three steaming volcanoes from his own backyard!
Wind
3. Wind
March 15, 2021
Dr. Helen Czerski examines how advances in technology further the understanding of tornadoes and their incredibly destructive power. Then, she learns how solar winds provide insight into the aurora.
Ice
2. Ice
March 15, 2021
Dr. Helen Czerski studies how something as delicate as a snowflake can transform into a deadly avalanche. Then, she digs into the serious hazard of icebergs and how increasing ocean temperatures play a role in their life cycle.
Fire
1. Fire
March 15, 2021
Dr. Helen Czerski examines lightning, which strikes Earth each day with temperatures five times hotter than the surface of the sun and millions of volts of electricity. Then, she studies volcanoes and their dangerous forces.
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  • Premiere Date
    March 15, 2021
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (54)