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In 563 AD, Geneva was destroyed by a tsunami, and it could happen again.
Tsunamis are so sudden and powerful that in a matter of minutes, they can wipe out a coastline.
A group of experts studying the range and impact of megafires examine why these blazes are beyond control, what makes them insatiable and what is causing the crisis.
A team of experts introduces both ancient and newly discovered fire prevention techniques that can help confront the era of megafires to protect homes and families.
Floods are a growing threat to our planet, posing engineering and technological challenges.
This episode focuses on the notion of urban resilience, visiting trailblazer cities around the world.
The Bahamas get pounded by 200mph winds during category five Hurricane Dorian - the most intense cyclone the country has ever seen; in Arizona, flash flooding sweeps a couple away resulting in a heart-stopping rescue.
Wildfires rip through Victoria, Australia. In Texas, a skydiving training session ends in disaster when there's a major midair collision at 30,000 feet.