Tsunamis: Facing A Global ThreatJune 18, 2020

Using cutting edge science, 3D mapping of the Earth, and CGI reconstruction of past disasters, this captivating documentary unveils tsunamis’ complex mechanics in an attempt to predict the future ones. Thanks to exclusive access in Palu, Indonesia - where a violent and very unusual tsunami recently occurred -, we follow the UN’s hand-picked scientific team of ‘tsunamis hunters’ on restricted areas and into their labs, to determine what exactly caused this tsunami, and why it was so deadly.

Tsunamis: Facing A Global Threat was broadcast on SBS ONE at Friday 25 February 2022, 18:00. This episode was initially placed on Thursday 18 June 2020.