Nature's Fury (Discovery Channel)
5 DVD Slimline Box Set

Understanding our planet's destructive power

RRP: £14.99


Technical Information
Product Code GRDSL1432
Barcode 5060144214324
Certificate E - Exempt from classification
Screen Full screen PAL 4:3
Colour Code Colour
Audio Content Stereo
Disc Format DVD-5
Language English
Duration 4 Hours 10 mins approx
Region 2 - will only play on European region 2 or multi-region DVD players
Synopsis

Disc 1. Landslide

1 x 50:00 min

Incredibly, landslides kill more people and cost us more money than all of the other natural disasters combined. This exciting documentary investigates the main reasons for Landslides and geologists and engineers attempt to work out the route cause of them, how they can be predicted and, more importantly, how we can protect against nature's most savage killer.

Disc 2. Lightning

1 x 50:00 min

This incredible programme examines the science, the terrifying power and the human cost of one of nature's most awesome forces, the thunder storm. Using astonishing amateur and professional footage this thrilling documentary takes the viewer into the heart of a thunderhead and includes interviews with the world's leading thunderstorm experts.

Disc 3. Hurricanes

1 x 50:00 min

This programme features incredible footage of hurricanes, including the devastating Hurricane Pauline which hit Acapulco in 1997 causing 400 deaths, and follows storm chaser Barbara White who has witnessed over 30 typhoons. In addition, "Hurricanes" also hears the amazing stories of people who have survived the fury of a hurricane first hand and witnesses the devastation left in its wake.

Disc 4. Floods

1 x 50:00 min

Amazingly, nature's most deadly force is water. Floods kill more people than any other of the world's natural disasters and destroy the lives of millions more. This programme features incredible footage of floods from around the world, and informs the viewer about a global climatic cycle that scientists believe will bring unimaginable amounts of rain in the future.

Disc 5. Tornado

1 x 50:00 min

This incredible programme sees tornado experts address commonly held myths surrounding tornadoes and provides advice for weathering these fierce storms. With both live action footage and state of the art animation, "Tornado" is a visual feast that will excite all lovers of natural world and the power it can create.