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Surviving Disaster (6)

Subjects: Disaster Preparedness, History, International Justice, Law, Nuclear Power, Science, Volcanoes

Grade Level: SrH-Adult
Producer: BBC
Closed Captioned: No

Running Time: 6x60 mins
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Study Guide: No

Copyright Date: 2006
Available in French: No

Caused by man or by nature, the world's worst disasters are not easily forgotten. Emotive images beamed around the world of the destruction caused by Loma Prieta, California's 1989 earthquake, or the Chernobyl nuclear accident still resonate today. But, out of the devastation, uplifting stories of heroism, self-sacrifice and improbable survival have emerged.

With spectacular CGI, authentic reconstructions and a distinctive filmic style, this gripping series brings to life the dramatic stories of those involved in some of the greatest catastrophes of our time. Revealing the truth behind six iconic disasters, each episode considers whether the disaster could have been prevented, and looks at the lessons to be learned in order to avoid future large-scale catastrophes.

PLEASE NOTE: The series contains some disturbing and graphic images.

Series Titles	Clip	Producer
Munich Air Crash, The (1/6)		BBC
Eruption at Mount St Helens (2/6)		BBC
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster (3/6)		BBC
Fastnet Yacht Race (4/6)		BBC
Iranian Hostage Rescue (5/6)		BBC
Sinking of the Estonia, The (6/6)		BBC