Weather That Changed the World

Weather That Changed the World (2013)

EndedDocumentary show

Did Mother Nature blow up the Hindenburg and the Challenger and sink the Titanic? While weather conditions might not have been entirely to blame, they played a significant role in these disastrous events, according to the new Weather Channel series, Weather That Changed the World. This nine-episode series uses dramatic footage, reconstructions, animations and expert testimonies to explain weather's impact on historical events, including some that are more obscure but just as significant as the Titanic sinking and Hindenburg explosion.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E09Mayan Mega DroughtJuli 28, 2013
S01E08Lost Legions of RomeJuli 21, 2013
S01E07Vanishing SunJuli 14, 2013
S01E06Challenger DisasterJuli 7, 2013
S01E05Russia's Secret WeaponJuni 30, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Weather That Changed the World' premiere?

'Weather That Changed the World' premiered on September 29, 2013.

What is the genre of 'Weather That Changed the World'?

'Weather That Changed the World' is a documentary series.

Who narrated 'Weather That Changed the World'?

'Weather That Changed the World' was narrated by Richard Lumsden.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Weather That Changed the World'?

The first season of 'Weather That Changed the World' consisted of six episodes.

What was the focus of the episode titled "Killer Hurricane"?

The episode titled "Killer Hurricane" focused on the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy.

Which episode of 'Weather That Changed the World' explored the eruption of Mount Tambora?

The episode titled "The Year Without a Summer" explored the eruption of Mount Tambora.

In the episode "The Great Atlantic Tsunami," what event was the focus?

The episode "The Great Atlantic Tsunami" focused on the 1755 Lisbon earthquake and tsunami.

Which episode of 'Weather That Changed the World' examined the Dust Bowl?

The episode titled "The Dust Bowl" examined the severe drought and dust storms of the 1930s in the United States.

What was the subject of the episode titled "The Big Freeze"?

The episode titled "The Big Freeze" explored the harsh winter of 1962-1963 in the United Kingdom.

Which episode of 'Weather That Changed the World' covered the eruption of Krakatoa?

The episode titled "Krakatoa's Revenge" covered the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883.

What was the focus of the episode titled "The Year Without a Summer"?

The episode titled "The Year Without a Summer" focused on the global climate abnormalities caused by the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815.

In the episode "The Great Smog," what event was explored?

The episode "The Great Smog" explored the deadly smog episode in London in December 1952.

Which episode of 'Weather That Changed the World' examined the impact of the Boxing Day Tsunami?

The episode titled "After the Wave" examined the devastating impact of the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004.

What was the subject of the episode titled "The Monster El Ni\u00f1o"?

The episode titled "The Monster El Ni\u00f1o" explored the extreme weather patterns caused by the El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon.

Which episode of 'Weather That Changed the World' covered the Galveston Hurricane?

The episode titled "Galveston's Great Storm" covered the catastrophic Galveston Hurricane of 1900.

What was the focus of the episode titled "The Great Flood"?

The episode titled "The Great Flood" focused on the devastating Mississippi River flood of 1927.

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