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Iain Stewart journeys across the oceans to explore stories about the most powerful giant waves in history, including how one caused the ruin of an entire ancient civilization.

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1958 Tallest Tsunami on Record | 10 Things You Didn't Know About…

BBC Four | 2008 | 5'52''

Iain Stewart investigates the highest Tsunami wave ever recorded in history.

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BBC Four | 2008 | 1'33''

A visual demonstration of what happened underwater to cause the Boxing Day tsunami.

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BBC Four | 2008 | 1'44''

Experts examine the seabed following the 2004 Tsunami and discover an underwater cliff, the evidence of a massiv...

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BBC Four | 2008 | 4'17''

Iain Stewart explains what caused the Boxing Day Tsunami and discusses its devastating impact.

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BBC Four | 2008 | 3'30''

Iain Stewart explains why the Pacific Ocean is most prone to tsunamis.

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BBC Four | 2008 | 4'04''

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BBC Four | 2008 | 4'49''

In WW2 the allies tried to develop a bomb that could trigger an artificial tsunami.

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