1: Tsunamis | 10 Things You Didn’t Know About…

Duration: 58'56''

Synopsis

Iain Stewart journeys across the oceans to explore stories about the most powerful giant waves in history, including how one caused the ruin of an entire ancient civilization.

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BBC Four | 2008 | 5'52''

Iain Stewart investigates the highest Tsunami wave ever recorded in history.

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BBC Four | 2008 | 4'17''

Iain Stewart explains what caused the Boxing Day Tsunami and discusses its devastating impact.

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BBC Four | 2008 | 4'04''

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Asian Tsunami - Causes and Effects | Unstoppable Wave

BBC One Scotland | 2005 | 2'35''

On 26 December 2004 there was a massive and sudden movement of the Earth's crust under the Indian Ocean. This earthquak...

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Episode 2 | Tsunami: The Aftermath

Episode 2 | Tsunami: The Aftermath

BBC Two | 2006 | 1'28'12''

Nick doubts Ellen's honesty over her hotel chain's plans to rebuild bigger developments on the coast. Tony struggles to respond to the sur...

Japan's Tsunami: How It Happened

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Channel 4 | 2014 | 47'01''

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S4E1 | Bang Goes the Theory

S4E1 | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2011 | 25'39''

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The Impossible (2012)

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Tsunami: The Survivors' Stories | Panorama

Tsunami: The Survivors' Stories | Panorama

BBC One | 2011 | 29'21''

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Unstoppable Wave

Unstoppable Wave

BBC One Scotland | 2005 | 57'15''

Documentary following a group of scientists as they gather data to explain the Asian Tsunami.

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Early warning systems | Fierce Earth

CBBC | 2013 | 2'50''

Dougal is on the Italian volcanic island of Stromboli, who have installed an early warning system to measure the volcano and prevent any...

S1E4: Tsunami | Fierce Earth

S1E4: Tsunami | Fierce Earth

CBBC | 2013 | 26'59''

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Survivors of Japan 2011 | Fierce Earth

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CBBC | 2013 | 5'26''

Zoe travels to Japan to meet survivors of the horrendous 2011 tsunami that killed 20,000 people.

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The Killer Wave of 1607 | Timewatch

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The power of Tsunamis | Fierce Earth

The power of Tsunamis | Fierce Earth

CBBC | 2013 | 2'28''

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Tips to survive a tsunami | Fierce Earth

CBBC | 2013 | 3'38''

Leo dispenses some tips to follow in case your caught in a Tsunami.

Tsunami survival story | Fierce Earth

Tsunami survival story | Fierce Earth

CBBC | 2013 | 2'51''

A young girl on holiday who learnt about Tsunamis before she went, and managed to save her family and many other lives.

Tsunami survival technology | Fierce Earth

Tsunami survival technology | Fierce Earth

CBBC | 2013 | 5'49''

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What is a Tsunami? | Fierce Earth

What is a Tsunami? | Fierce Earth

CBBC | 2013 | 41''

Tsunami's are caused when an earthquake in the ocean causes a sizeable displacement of water to form a massive wave.

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