Why Are Natural Disasters Becoming More Common?

00:00:00 - Cyclones Cyclones are the most powerful natural disasters on Earth. Many coastal regions live under the constant threat of these incredibly powerful surges of energy. Why are they becoming more common, widespread and powerful than ever before? This series focuses on the science behind natural catastrophes and helps audiences to understand these spectacular moments of Earth’s anger. 00:50:56 - Floods Over the past 20 years, floods have caused more than 150,000 deaths globally. But how do these destructive floods come about? And how can they be predicted and managed? 01:43:01 - Blizzards Blizzards affect mankind every winter, across every continent. Combining ice cold temperatures, snow and extreme wind, this mother of all storms is a living hell that has the power to paralyse entire countries. From the prairies of Canada to Northern China, this episode explores the destructive and unpredictable nature of blizzards. 02:34:32 - Tornadoes They’re huge fu