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Forces of Nature

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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.

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John Monaghan Detroit Free Press One of the few movies where the word 'awesome' truly applies. Rated: 3/4 Apr 29, 2005 Full Review Tom Keogh Seattle Times Often breathtaking, Forces of Nature reminds us of the true meaning of global power. Rated: 4/4 Feb 4, 2005 Full Review Justin Chang Variety An intermittently spectacular science lesson. Jul 14, 2004 Full Review Jack Garner Rochester Democrat and Chronicle An engrossing 40-minute National Geographic documentary. Rated: 8/10 Apr 15, 2005 Full Review 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 Full Review Lawrence Toppman Charlotte Observer An entertaining but frustratingly brief look at the way earthquakes, tornadoes and volcanoes affect humanity. Feb 11, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A. An impressive documental of forces of nature. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member A must see for nature enthusiasts! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member [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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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