For some, extreme weather events are a thrill and something to be observed and/or experienced. For others, they are hell on earth. It’s this stark contrast that demonstrates our fascination with extreme weather, from whatever angle, and the movie makers know it. Hollywood has produced many notable natural disaster films, and they all do well […]
Indonesian Disaster Zone – Thousands Missing Feared Dead
Most readers will have heard of the massive earthquake close to Indonesia that triggered a huge tsunami on 28th September. Reports are still being compiled as to the extent of both loss of life and damage to property. It is estimated that the final death toll will run into the thousands. Roads have been destroyed, […]
Hurricane Katrina – Shocking Footage
On August 29th, 2005, journalist Mike Theiss was in Gulfport, Mississippi when a massive storm surge hit the coastline during Hurricane Katrina. His Emmy award-winning video really gives viewers some insight into how terrifying the weather conditions were at that time. As bad as it was in Gulfport, and it was undoubtedly bad, it was […]