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Recalling the New England Hurricane of 1938 that hit Long Island and New England and killed almost 700 people.
A study of meteors, comets and asteroids. Included: prevention measures against collisions with Earth; theories regarding their relationship to the extinction of dinosaurs. Among those commenting are astronomers Carolyn Shoemaker and David Levy.
Ocean disasters caused by massive waves are recalled. Included: footage from the films “Poseidon” and “The Perfect Storm.”
A study of the natural disasters depicted in the Bible examines their basis in fact and how they might provide insight into modern disasters.
The history of comet study, including NASA missions, and what it reveals about the Earth and the solar system. Also: comet theories.
Recalling the Labor Day hurricane that hit the Florida Keys in 1935.
Dam disasters are recalled. Included: the 1976 collapse of the Teton Dam in Idaho.
A study of asteroids and their effect on Earth. Included: computer re-creations; and interviews with the asteroid experts.
