BBC - The Worlds Worst Disasters Set 2 (2009) Part 2 Floods of Terror

A dramatic, archive based documentary series from the BBC. Amazing footage, stories and personal accounts of Tsunamis, Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Avalanches, Floods and Volcanoes. Each episode of this fascinating series focuses on one type of natural disaster, giving examples of some of the largest or most devastating in recent years. From volcanoes, earthquakes, typhoons, avalanches and floods—to those that we humans may have more of a hand in, such as forest fires and landslides. Using a mixture of rare archive footage and dramatic 3D animated reconstructions, this series shows what happens when natural forces come into conflict with humans—with devastating results.

Part 2 Floods of Terror

Floods are among Earth's most common–and most destructive–natural hazards, aside from wildfires. Throughout history, floods have killed more people and caused more widespread destruction than any kind of event other than war. Floods can happen during heavy rains, when ocean waves come on shore, when snow melts quickly, or when dams or levees break. This program examines the different types of floods, what causes them, the havoc they wreak, and what can be done to minimize their damage.

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