Pacific Ring of Fire: The Science Behind the World's Most Catastrophic Earthquakes

This documentary investigates the raw power of seismic activity, from the San Andreas Fault to the record-breaking 9.5 magnitude quake in Chile. Discover the science of liquefaction and the "snapping finger" mechanics of tectonic plates.

Courtesy of Documentary on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

More Science & Tech Documentaries

Richard Dawkins: The Greatest Show on Earth2010•1h 1m•HD•★8.8The Strange World of Nanoscience2012•17m•HD•★8.7Through the Wormhole2012•45m•HD•★8.6Rule from the Shadows: The Psychology of Power2014•37m•HD•★8.5Cosmic Explosions | How the Universe Works | Science Channel2025•1h 1m•HD•★7.8What is music? - Charles Taylor's 1989 Christmas Lectures 1/52025•58m•HD•★7.8Can you really reach anyone in 6 steps?2025•33m•4K•★7.7This is the natural disaster to worry about2025•41m•4K•★7.7Interview: Fossil Hunting, Sinkholes, and Paleobotany with Kirk Johnson | Particles of Thought2025•1h 37m•HD•★7.7No man is an island – David Pye’s 1985 Christmas Lectures 1/62025•57m•HD•★7.7Prehistoric Life: Epic Dinosaur Battles2024•3m•4K•★7.6Einstein vs Bohr: The Quantum Debate2023•59m•HD•★8.1