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Violent Hawaii: Deadly Tsunamis

In 1960, a giant quake struck near Chile. Six thousand miles away in Hawaii, officials began to broadcast warnings that the tsunami was due around midnight.

Jun 9th, 2008 | 3 comments | 4,636 Views
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Can Animals Predict Disaster?: Video: Full Episode

Watch the full episode of Can Animals Predict Disaster? online now.

Jun 6th, 2008 | 21 comments | 23,593 Views
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Can Animals Predict Disaster?: Tall Tales or True?

We've all heard them: the tales of dogs barking before the big earthquake hit; wildlife behaving strangely before the big hurricane; earthworms pouring out of the ground just before the big flood strikes. Tall tales ... or true?

Jun 3rd, 2008 | 6 comments | 5,481 Views
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Can Animals Predict Disaster?: Introduction

In interviews with scientists and eyewitnesses, NATURE probes the evidence that some animals may have senses that allow them to predict impending natural disasters long before we can.

Jun 3rd, 2008 | 15 comments | 35,409 Views
(33 votes)
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Lost World of the Holy Land: Searching for Noah’s Ark

To some, the story of Noah is an ancient metaphor for the restoration of life after a great disaster. But to others, it is history.

Mar 20th, 2008 | 1 comment | 1,215 Views
(2 votes)
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