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10 Episodes 1997 - 1997
Episode 1
Fri, Oct 10, 199760 mins
Avalanches are at last becoming predictable if not preventable. This program shares what scientists have learned about the causes of avalanches and, through the stories of people caught in them, why avalanches are so deadly.
Episode 2
Fri, Oct 17, 199760 mins
The program describes the stories of several people who barley survived sudden blizzards in a car, a tent, a snow cave and in the open. The lucky victims spent weeks stranded. The unlucky one lost limbs or loved ones.
Episode 3
Fri, Oct 24, 199760 mins
Episode 4
Fri, Oct 31, 199760 mins
Episode 5
Fri, Nov 7, 199760 mins
This program tells the story of several unexpected floods that arose so suddenly that people in their paths had hardly any time to react to reach safety.
Episode 6
Fri, Nov 14, 199760 mins
This program tells the stories of several people who just barely survived hurricanes. It explains how hurricanes are formed and the phenomena that cause so much damage; the eye wall and storm surge.
Episode 7
Fri, Nov 21, 199760 mins
This program explores lightning in all its manifestations including upward lighting, stepped leaders and sprites with dozens of exemplary videos. It also examines how planes and cars are unaffected by lightning strikes while people suffer severely but somehow often survive the experience.
Episode 8
Fri, Nov 28, 199760 mins
Episode 9
Fri, Dec 5, 199760 mins
This program describes the diverse experiences of the residents of Tornado Alley with all sizes of tornadoes and provides a basic explanation of how and why tornadoes form.
Episode 10
Fri, Dec 12, 199760 mins
Every volcano has its own personality. This program visits several to display their diverse behavior and dangers.