Synopsis
Dougal experience an earthquake simulator which mimics the sensation and can prepare you for future dangers.
- Programme: Fierce Earth
- Series: 1
- Episode: Earthquakes
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2013
- Geography | Human and physical geography | Volcanoes and earthquakes
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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