Why 2017 Was the Worst Year for Natural Disasters

This documentary revisits 2017, one of the worst years on record for natural disasters, from hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria to earthquakes, floods and wildfires. It gathers the events into a single account of a year when the planet seemed to turn against its inhabitants. Through footage and analysis, the film explores the scale of the damage and what it revealed about a warming world. It is a gripping chronicle of disaster and endurance. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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