Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On December 26th, 2004, a massive tectonic shift off the coast of Sumatra unleashed a wall of water that claimed over a quarter of a million lives, changing our understanding of natural disasters forever. This documentary explores the unique and terrifying mechanics of tsunamis—waves with wavelengths up to 100 miles long that act more like a "train wreck" of water than a traditional ocean swell.
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On December 26th, 2004, a massive tectonic shift off the coast of Sumatra unleashed a wall of water that claimed over a quarter of a million lives, changing our understanding of natural disasters forever. This documentary explores the unique and terrifying mechanics of tsunamis—waves with wavelengths up to 100 miles long that act more like a "train wreck" of water than a traditional ocean swell.
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