Natural disasters made 2017 a year of extremes, as hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and earthquakes caused widespread destruction across the Americas, Europe, and South Asia. From Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Irma and Maria in the Caribbean to deadly wildfires in California and Portugal, flooding in Sri Lanka, and major earthquakes in Mexico, each event exposed different forces shaping risk and damage.
Eyewitness accounts and expert analysis reveal the science behind these disasters, from warm ocean waters and extreme rainfall to tectonic movement, drought, wind, vulnerable buildings, and exposed communities. The film examines how natural hazards become human catastrophes and why preparation, infrastructure, and environmental conditions can determine their consequences.
Documentary: 2017: The Disaster Diaries
Director: Keebe Kennedy & Bertrand Loyer
Production: Saint Thomas Productions (2018)
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