Episode Guide
A tornado outbreak is possible in the coming days as a result of a recent earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska. A hurricane could form in the Gulf of Mexico as a result. ..
In the past few years, I’ve been privileged to witness some of the most extreme weather events on record. From hurricanes Harvey and Irma in Texas and Florida, to wildfires in California and the devastating tornado outbreak in Oklahoma; I’ve seen it all. And while it can be a harrowing experience, it’s also incredibly inspiring. These events remind us that we are all vulnerable to natural disasters, no matter how well we prepare. And that’s why I believe that we should continue to learn more about extreme weather phenomena so that we can better prepared for them.
Earthstorm is a new docu-series that takes a look at extreme weather, split across four different episodes. The show starts with a look at tornadoes before cycling through volcanoes, hurricanes and earthquakes. Despite the series taking a predominantly US-centric take, there’s actually a good deal to like about what’s here and the second chapter, Volcano, actually jets off to four different locations across the world.
The show is narrated by a journalist, who provides an overview of the events leading up to and during the storm. The journalist’s voice is strong and clear, making it easy to follow their story.
The show’s graphics are really neat and cut in, including diagrams, maps and real-time footage of weather patterns mapped over the top of cloud systems. This, coupled with the in-depth explanation of how each extreme source of weather works, including what makes extreme weather tick, makes for a really in-depth and visually pleasing series.
Earthstorm is a great documentary series that discusses the changing weather and various case studies. It’s easy to understand, and if you’re interested in extreme weather, I highly recommend it. ..
