Volcanoes, Tsunamis and Megaquakes: X-Ray Earth Mega Episode

Editor's Take

A National Geographic mega-episode using CGI to strip away the surface and show the geological machinery behind volcanoes, tsunamis and megaquakes, including the supervolcano under Yellowstone. Spectacular and genuinely informative about the forces that reshape the planet.

This feature-length National Geographic special x-rays the planet to reveal the violent forces building beneath our feet, from the supervolcano under Yellowstone to the fault lines that threaten cities like Seattle. Using cutting-edge visualization, it exposes the hidden plumbing of volcanoes, the mechanics of megaquakes, and the origins of devastating tsunamis. Scientists explain how these disasters form and what warning signs to watch. Dramatic and informative, it makes earth science genuinely gripping. Free to stream in 4K on Dr Documentary.

Courtesy of National Geographic on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

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