The Killer Wave of 1607 | Timewatch
Documentary detailing the killer wave which struck the coast of the Bristol Channel in 1607. Two scientists are increasingly convinced that the wave was actually a tsunami.
Tweet- Clip length: 48'58''
- Broadcast year: 2005
- Geography | Geohazards | Tsunami
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Timewatch
- Series: 2004-2005
- Episode: The Killer Wave of 1607
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