The science behind the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
In short: The 2004 tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history. This documentary explores the geological mechanics that turned a massive undersea earthquake into a wall of water.
Triggered by the second-largest earthquake ever recorded, the 2004 tsunami devastated the Indian Ocean on the day after Christmas. The film examines the specific science of how such colossal waves form and travel across vast distances.
By moving beyond the headlines of the tragedy, the documentary provides a deeper look at the geophysical processes that cause these waves, offering a clearer understanding of the Earth's most powerful maritime threats.
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