Perfect Disaster

Season

2006

7.1

Tornadoes destroying entire stadiums, solar storms causing a worldwide blackout, typhoons with 200 mph winds, flood that could overflow the Thames Barrier, fire that can burn down entire cities, and ice storms that have strong winds. Perfect Disaster contains natural storms that take it to the extreme, which could happen one day.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Super Tornado

Super Tornado forms part of the "Perfect Disaster" Series made by Impossible Pictures for Discovery US. The film explores the science and emergency management behind what would happen if the largest tornado possible were to hit Dallas. The film cuts between drama and documentary and uses Visual Effects to portray this 'what if' scenario.

S1 • E2

Solar Storm

Solar Storm forms part of the "Perfect Disaster" Series made by Impossible Pictures for Discovery US. The film explores the science and emergency management behind what would happen if a massive solar storm were to hit New York and the rest of the world. The film cuts between drama and documentary and uses Visual Effects to portray this 'what if' scenario.

S1 • E3

Super Typhoon

The Pacific breeds the biggest and most powerful hurricanes in the world. So far, the 7 million inhabitants of Hong Kong have escaped a direct hit. But a slight change in weather will send an emergency coordinator scurrying through the streets to make sure her city is safe while the super typhoon sets its sights on the island.

S1 • E4

Mega Flood

We saw what happened to New Orleans after the sea breached its levies. Could the same thing happen to London? The city is well protected against the power of a storm surge, but there is one weakness.

S1 • E5

Fire Storm

There is a point at which a wildfire becomes unstoppable, and a phenomenon is born that can destroy anything its path. The Australian city of Sydney faces this threat every year. For the men and women working at the forefront of fire science, the nightmare is about to begin.