One of National Geographic’s better productions – partly due to the interesting nature of the subject – partly due to the wonderful images of the eruption of Mt Unzen in Japan and the more well known eruption at Mt Pinatubo a few years ago. This specific program does well at showing viewers the overall geology, …
The Fires of Kuwait
In January and February of 1991, coalition forces drove Iraqi forces out of their neighboring country of Kuwait after an invasion that stunned the world and which led to the US involvement in what is now known as the first Gulf War. As these Iraqi forces fled, they set fire to over 700 separate oil …
Remembering 9/11 Ten Years Later
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the only terrorist attack to ever occur on American soil. The result of a coordinated attack involving multiple airliner hijackings was the death of thousands, the entrance into a war that has claimed many more, and the suffering of those who still live with the illnesses caused by working …
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Plane Crash
Few times in history has a plane crash impacted such a concentrated amount of people. Looking back, it is easy to think of a few. The Bashkortostan school children on a school trip, aboard Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937 were among the deceased in a mid air collision with DHL Flight 611 in the dark skies …
Storm Stories: Collector’s Edition
The weather is more than just a news report on the six o’clock news; it’s the ultimate drama. There is a battle raging between man and nature; Storm Stories is the true tales of those who have faced some of the most incredible natural disasters and have lived to talk about it. From the rescuers …
An Inconvenient Truth
Scientists the world over agree that Global Warming is not just a theory anymore; it’s an event that is really happening and it’s having worldwide consequences. From stronger hurricanes in the Atlantic, to droughts in previously wet nations around the world, Global Warming is doing more than taking ice away from the Polar Bears in …
Nature’s Fury
For thousands of years, humans have struggled to understand, and survive, some of the world’s most deadly natural disasters. From hurricanes, to tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods, the human race has tried to not only understand, but control these disastrous forces of Mother Nature. Now, from the comfort of your own living room, you can witness …
Forces of Nature
Natural disasters may be destructive, but they are also intriguing and awe inspiring. Get closer than you would ever want to be with this inside view from National Geographic. Take a trip inside some of the most devastating earthquakes, the most explosive volcanoes, and the most deadly tornadoes with scientists who risk not only their …
National Geographic: Atmospheres
Unlike many movies, Atmospheres is just that; a video comprised of various natural scenes from some of the most beautiful environments in the world. By combining calming and soothing music with stunning high definition footage taken directly from the archives of National Geographic, Atmospheres is the perfect main title or background viewing video. This 90 …
Lost Subs: Disaster At Sea
If you like movies like The Hunt for Red October, then you are sure to love this disaster documentary. From the inside views of life on these magnificent metal tubes, to insight into the political world that existed in the hayday of submarine warfare, Lost Subs is truly a must have for any fan of …