Forces of Nature

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Forces of Nature

Released May 28, 2004

40m

Documentary

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Examining three common natural disasters and the scientists who study them, this documentary begins on the Caribbean island of Montserrat during a 1995 volcano explosion, where scientist Dr. Marie Edmonds explains her research on how to predict future eruptions. A deadly 1999 Turkish earthquake that killed more than 17,000 people is also discussed by a geophysicist, and finally a team of tornado chasers is followed as they endanger their lives in the name of research.

John Monaghan

Detroit Free Press

One of the few movies where the word 'awesome' truly applies.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 29, 2005

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Tom Keogh

Seattle Times

Often breathtaking, Forces of Nature reminds us of the true meaning of global power.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 4, 2005

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Justin Chang

Variety

An intermittently spectacular science lesson.

Jul 14, 2004

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Jack Garner

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

An engrossing 40-minute National Geographic documentary.

Rated: 8/10

Apr 15, 2005

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Jim Carnes

Sacramento Bee

This 50-minute tour of three of nature's great disasters will leave you shaken. Sometimes literally.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 11, 2005

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Lawrence Toppman

Charlotte Observer

An entertaining but frustratingly brief look at the way earthquakes, tornadoes and volcanoes affect humanity.

Feb 11, 2005

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Stephen C

Real footage in 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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Audience Member

A. An impressive documental of forces of nature.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

A brief but interesting look at a volcano, an earthquake fault, and a team who's life goal was to capture the formation of a tornado on radar.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

A must see for nature enthusiasts!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

National Geographic always makes great documentary films. Forces of nature documents various natural disasters across the globe. Good computer graphics are combined with amazing real footage.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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[IMG]http://www.familyguy.ch/images/vulkan.jpg[/IMG] Though this film's footage of volcanoes was mind-blowing the rest of it's subjects were lacking. Overall a cool visual experience. Only to be seen in IMAX. If not the whole thing is not as compelling as other forces of nature programs on The Dicovery Channel.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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George Casey

Director

Kevin Bacon

Narrator

Mose Richards

Writer

Paul Novros

Producer

George Casey

Producer

Lisa Truitt

Executive Producer

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Synopsis

Examining three common natural disasters and the scientists who study them, this documentary begins on the Caribbean island of Montserrat during a 1995 volcano explosion, where scientist Dr. Marie Edmonds explains her research on how to predict future eruptions. A deadly 1999 Turkish earthquake that killed more than 17,000 people is also discussed by a geophysicist, and finally a team of tornado chasers is followed as they endanger their lives in the name of research.

Director: George Casey
Producer: Paul Novros, George Casey
Screenwriter: Mose Richards
Distributor: National Geographic
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 28, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 4, 2019
Runtime: 40m
Aspect Ratio: IMAX (1.43:1)

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