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Photograph By Hotli Simanjuntak |
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Why were the 1.5 billion people living along the coast of the Indian Ocean caught unprepared? We examine the earthquake, ensuing tsunami, and the human toll of their destruction. |
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The definitive story of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the deadliest in history, follows the wave coast to coast as it spreads, with unseen archive video and stories of survival and courage in the face of impossible odds; featuring scientists who raced to understand the unfolding disaster and warn the world, journalists who broke the news, and rescuers who risked everything to save others. |
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The overall story of the 2004 Tsunami is obviously one of tragedy, but there was also agreat deal of humanity and even hope in the survivors’ stories. I’m proud of the way the score helps these profoundly moving moments come into focus across the series. Thanks for listening!
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One of the deadliest natural disasters in human history, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami changed lives forever.Hear stories from the survivors in #TsunamiRaceAgainstTime, premiering tonight at 9/8c on National Geographic. Streaming soon on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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PHOTOGRAPH BY Tamon Suzuki |
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A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water, sometimes reaching heights of over 100 feet (30.5 meters), onto land. These walls of water can cause widespread destruction when they crash ashore. |
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PHOTOGRAPH BY CENG SHOU YI,
NURPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
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Thousands of temblors occur every day. Here’s what you need to know about where they usually take place and how they're measured.
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PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL S. YAMASHITA,
NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION
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A towering cliff in the Japan Trench of the Pacific Ocean “is unlike anything that’s been observed by science before.”
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PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCAS VALLECILLOS,
VWPICS/REDUX
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Within decades or even months, a 300-foot wave could swallow this idyllic village. Here’s how they’re preparing
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COLOUR-PRINTED ENGRAVING VIA UNIVERSAL HISTORY ARCHIVE/UIG/BRIDGEMAN IMAGES
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The volcanic eruption of Santorini rocked the Mediterranean and changed history.
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