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The destructive and unexpected nature of earthquakes has remained a constant threat since civilisation began. Suitable for all secondary audiences, this two-part program firstly examines the scientific aspects of an earthquake, focusing on the earth's structure and the changes which take place both before and after a seismic event. The second part is an in-depth case study of the February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch. A devastating event for the city's residents and surrounding landscape, viewers hear firsthand accounts from seismology experts, emergency response leaders, rebuilding and reconstruction co-ordinators, and locals.
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Floods can cause enormous devastation that has lasting social, psychological, economic and environmental impacts on a community. Flooding can also be a seasonal weather event that helps sustain life across many ecosystems. In this interview led program we look at the causes and consequences of the 2005 flood event in Carlisle, UK, the 2011 flood event in Queensland, Australia, the impact of climate change and flood management and mitigation alternatives. We talk with engineers, including an environmental engineer, hydrologists, a senior advisor for emergency risk management, and the Chief Executive of the Carlisle City Council.
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There will be a very large-scale super volcanic eruption from Yellowstone National Park. The question is not if it will happen, but when.
For over a century, tens of millions of visitors have marveled at the natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park, home to the largest concentration of geysers in the world, including the iconic Old Faithful. However, beneath all this beauty lurks a beast.
Visitors may not realize it, but Yellowstone is situated directly above one of the largest volcanic systems on EarthˇXa supervolcano. For the past two million years, this volcano has erupted roughly every 600,000 years. The last major eruption, which produced a caldera that stretches over 1,500 square miles across the parkˇXtwo-thirds the size of Prince Edward IslandˇXoccurred 640,000 years ago. So, is it overdue for another eruption?
Deserts occupy more area of the surface of our planet than any other type of landscape. They occur in all climatic zones including the hottest and coldest locations on Earth. This program examines deserts around the world, explaining why they exist and the different climate drivers at work in their formation and physical characteristics. It also covers human life in deserts and the various ways in which people adapt to living in a dry environment, and their impact on fragile desert ecosystems. It features a range of imagery of different deserts around the world, and uses graphics to clearly explain the natural processes at work.
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Australia is the driest continent on the planet. In many parts of this nation drought is a fact of life, and at just about any point in time, somewhere in Australia will be experiencing one. This program examines the effects of drought, with emphasis on its effects on society, the economy and the agricultural sector. Featuring interviews with environmental scientist Dr Terry Walshe, together with vegetable farmer Peter Schreur and Mildura-based farmers Bob McCarthy and Neil Bennett, it explores the nature of drought, the climatic causes of drought, the environmental effects and strategies to manage it. This is an excellent resource for students of Geography, Environmental and Agricultural Sciences.
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Deserts cover one-third of the world's land mass, and are growing at an alarming rate. Encroaching deserts are estimated to affect250 million people. However, for those who have always lived in some of the driest locations on earth, there is a range of skills and traditions designed to help cope with the 'arid' life.
Areas such as the Horn of Africa are suffering severe droughts brought on by seasonal changes, climate change, political troubles and population increases. Those worst affected by droughts are reduced to eating boiled flowers. The effects of famine are felt for generations.
Earthquakes are sudden, unpredictable movements of the Earth's crust. Certain parts of the world are especially susceptible to these types of catastrophic events. Vulnerable countries are working toward developing reliable early warning systems so that they can better prepare their people and cities for impending disaster.
Our planet's untouched natural environments are shrinking, due to pressure from human populations. As these areas decline, the creatures adapted to live in them face a decline in numbers, and sometimes even extinction altogether. Many biologists believe that if we don't act quickly, half the world's species will be gone in 100 years.
Fires strike when the air is hot and the land is dry. They spread when high winds fan the flames. This episode profiles the 2007 California wildfires, the Los Alamos Research Lab super computer 'Blue Mountain' that simulated fire spread, the Fire Camera system in Australia, and the fire festival in Spain.
Storms manifest as Hurricanes, Cyclones, Sandstorms, Sea Storms and Tornadoes. Some geographic locations are more susceptible to cyclogenesis and the resulting devastation. Sailors participating in the Sydney to Hobart Race are often at the mercy of severe storms, and parts of America and India have been seriously affected by Hurricanes in the last decade.
Volcanic eruptions are devastating, yet people continue to reside near active volcanoes as the ash and lava enrich the soil. Some volcanoes lay dormant for centuries, even millennia, creating catastrophic consequences when they finally erupt. Mt. Vesuvius, Popocatepetl, Mount Merapi, St. Helen's, Fuji & St. Turin are profiled.
China Quake is an engrossing look at the massive 2008 earthquake in China, one of the most destructive quakes ever recorded, and a lesson in the science of seismic activity.
The 7.9 magnitude earthquake released a surge of energy that devastated an area the size of South Korea. In ninety unforgiving seconds, nearly 90,000 lives were lost, 5 million buildings were destroyed and 5 million people were left homeless. Dramatic video footage from the day of the quake and its aftermath, along with computer graphics, vividly illustrate the devastation and the mechanisms behind the megaquake.
China Quake follows a team of international scientists a year after the monster quake as they search for clues that will help solve the mystery of the massive, unexpected disaster. Was the Sichuan earthquake a freak of nature or a predictable tragedy waiting to happen? And what can be learned from the quake to help reduce the devastation in the future?
The scientists, including geologists, seismologists and engineers, use tools on the ground and in space to uncover the catastrophic chain of events that may have ruptured several faults at once. Among the scientists is Dr. Elizabeth Hausler, founder/CEO of Build Change, a nonprofit organization that teaches people in developing countries how to build earthquake resistant homes.
The discoveries of these scientists solves the mystery of the quake's origins and scale, and will help save lives in the future wherever and whenever killer quakes strike around the world.
Award
Golden China Dragon Award, International Science and Education Producers Conference, China
Time has clearly shown the serious impact our society and general lifestyle has had on the environment. To most adults it is evident that future generations may not enjoy common privileges society has enjoyed in the past if they do not take an active role in protecting the environment. Along with adults, it is essential that our children also learn to share in this important responsibility.
Climate Change educates children on the impact of Global Warming or the Green House effect on the environment. Using stimulating animations and young actors, Climate Change shows young people how to responsibly protect the environment through the use of energy saving methods such as choosing alternative travel and reducing power and water consumption.
The very newest series for young viewers, of all ages, on the most potentially devastating and powerful phenomena known to man. A virtual what, how, when, where, why and wow of Mother Nature's most wild side. Each program includes carefully chaptered segments covering all the principal elements of understanding for any age viewer.
The very newest series for young viewers, of all ages, on the most potentially devastating and powerful phenomena known to man. A virtual what, how, when, where, why and wow of Mother Nature's most wild side. Each program includes carefully chaptered segments covering all the principal elements of understanding for any age viewer.
The very newest series for young viewers, of all ages, on the most potentially devastating and powerful phenomena known to man. A virtual what, how, when, where, why and wow of Mother Nature's most wild side. Each program includes carefully chaptered segments covering all the principal elements of understanding for any age viewer.
The very newest series for young viewers, of all ages, on the most potentially devastating and powerful phenomena known to man. A virtual what, how, when, where, why and wow of Mother Nature's most wild side. Each program includes carefully chaptered segments covering all the principal elements of understanding for any age viewer.
This program explores natural forces inside our planet, how and why earthquakes occur, the 2004 tsunami and the international response that followed. Senior seismologist Gary Gibson takes us through some reasons why the earth has such destructive potential, and the natural forces behind the 2004 tsunami. Featuring a range of natural disaster footage, graphics, footage of the tsunami aftermath, and interviews with aid workers involved in the international response.
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When natural disasters like fire strike the Australian landscape, maps are used to help us to immediately deal with the problem, determine the impact on people and the environment, and plan for another such event. This program explores the important role different types of maps play in managing the impact of fire, how technology complements the use of paper maps, and what maps can do to help people protect threatened species.
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Daily Planet takes a look at some of the world's biggest disasters. From the Asian tsunami to the prospect of a sinking Shanghai, not to mention New Orleans and the plan to save Venice from a similar fate.