Hurricanes: Rise of the Superstorms

Hurricanes are the strongest storms on earth. They can inflict losses of billions of dollars and thousands of lives. Beyond the hype that surrounds these dangerous events, are stories of significance to society, nature, and the future. Collaboration with world-class scientists sheds new light on this lethal phenomenon. Thanks to dedicated film crews standing in the path of hurricane landfalls such as Sandy and Isaac, this documentary explores-in full detail-these severe storms and reveals how they shape our planet and sometimes provide new opportunities for life-but also threaten our future. Featuring gripping new footage from Hurricanes Irma, Maria, and Harvey.