Photo courtesy of National Geographic.
Photo courtesy of National Geographic.
Photo courtesy of National Geographic.
Photo courtesy of National Geographic.
Photo courtesy of National Geographic.
Showing February 6 through May 27, 2010
Experience the awesome spectacle of earthquakes, volcanoes and tornados, and witness the death-defying science behind the Earth’s fiercest powers as the ground moves, mountains explode, and the sky turns black and violent. Get a firsthand look at some of the most incredible forces of nature in this large-format film by National Geographic.
Join scientists Dr. Marie Edmonds at an active volcano in the Caribbean; Dr. Ross Stein along an active earthquake fault line in Turkey; and Dr. Joshua Wurman in America’s “Tornado Alley” as they seek to determine what triggers these powerful, destructive forces. As you journey across the globe with these scientists, you will learn what is being done to better predict, prepare for and survive these natural forces.
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Fun Weather Facts
- It takes about one million cloud droplets to provide enough water for one raindrop.
- Lightning bolts can jump 10 or more miles from their parent cloud into regions with blue skies.
- The odds of being struck by lightning are about 1 in 800,000.
- The average lifespan of a tornado is less than 15 minutes.
- The Empire State Building gets struck by lightning on the average of 500 a year.
- One lightning bolt has enough electricity to service 200,000 homes.
- Raindrops aren't really shaped like drops—they are perfectly round!
Forces of Nature is a National Geographic film, produced by Graphic Films and funded in part by National Science Foundation.
Dates subject to change without notice.