Deadly Disasters

1. E1. Wildfire

   Jun 4, 2020 · 41m

   When flames roar up to 50 meters high and temperatures soar to 1200 degrees Celsius: wildfires are among the greatest dangers nature poses to humankind. Forest fires develop with terrifying speed, reaching up to 80 kilometers per hour, and engulf entire regions. The documentary explains the phenomenon using eyewitness accounts and scientific experts.

2. E2. Drought

   Jun 11, 2020 · 41m

   Many countries around the world are repeatedly affected by droughts. Not only does the lack of rain cause extreme water scarcity, but the excessive use of available water by the population also contributes to the problem. This documentary examines the most devastating droughts of recent decades. It looks to India, the USA, and Australia, showing how drought destroys harvests, ecosystems, and livelihoods.

3. E3. Mosquitoes

   Jun 18, 2020 · 41m

   Bill Gates once called them the "deadliest animal in the world": the mosquito. According to WHO estimates, around 750,000 people die every year from diseases transmitted by mosquito bites. The documentary portrays the Zika virus and malaria and shows how difficult it is to combat them: once viruses become resistant to medication, the chances of successful treatment are slim. Experts and survivors share their stories.

4. E4. Earthquakes

   Jun 25, 2020 · 41m

   Earthquakes have immense consequences, causing cities to collapse and leading to mass homelessness. It makes no difference whether they claim thousands of lives in Los Angeles, California, or in L'Aquila, Italy.

5. E5. Floods

   Jul 2, 2020 · 41m

   Water is essential for human survival. However, it can also be destructive. Raging torrents and all-consuming floods are particularly dangerous, often causing people to lose everything they own.

6. E6. Volcanoes

   Jul 9, 2020 · 41m

   In 2010, a volcano on Sumatra awoke after 400 years of dormancy. The eruption of this giant volcano caused the Indonesian islanders to fight for their lives, plunging them into fear and terror.

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