NOVA : Killer Typhoon (2014)
Directed by Dick Bower
Genres - Science & Technology |
Sub-Genres - Physical Sciences, Tragedies & Catastrophes, Weather |
Run Time - 57 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Perry Seibert
A look at Typhoon Haiyan, which killed thousands and left millions homeless when it struck the Philippines on Nov. 8, 2013, with 200-mph winds and a two-story-high storm surge. In addition to detailing what led to such a powerful cyclone, the documentary examines the relief effort that followed including the difficulties that resulted from impassable roads and shuttered gas stations.
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cyclone, typhoon
