Disasters cost billions, destroying property, nature and lives. This series re-visits the earth-shattering events that devastate our world.

Water is planet Earth’s most valuable resource, but it also can unleash devastating destruction. Witness the fury of floods: our most common natural disaster.

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Mega Floods/Tsunamis

Bridges and tunnels transformed the way we travel and live, but when a rare disaster strikes it can be tragic. Why do such accidents occur and can engineers prevent them?

Construction Disasters

What do hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones have in common? Deadly, destructive power. How do such large storms form and can we protect ourselves from nature's windy fury?

Hurricanes, Typhoons, Cyclones

Earthquakes: the most destructive of all natural disasters. Cutting-edge CGI takes you inside an earthquake­ to learn how its shocking, massive power is released.

Earthquakes

Volcanoes created more than 80% of our planet’s surface, but explosive eruptions can be deadly. Journey under the earth to discover why volcanoes are so dangerous.

Volcanoes

Tornadoes are violent, rotating columns of air that can level buildings. Their unpredictability makes them even more destructive. How do they form? Can they be stopped?

Tornadoes

Every year, billions travel safely by planes, trains and ships. When accidents do happen, the disasters are front-page news. Watch these stories of tragedy and survival.

Plane/Train Crashes

As technology advances, manmade accidents have become as destructive as some natural disasters. Take a look at recent catastrophes: What went wrong? Who’s responsible?