Explore the myths and realities of both natural and unnatural threats, from viruses to volcanoes, asteroids to authoritarianism, and climate change to chemical warfare.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
The largest supervolcano eruption in modern history threatens to ignite the globe. Bill explores the origin of volcanoes, how to survive their wrath and even ways to harness their boundless underground energy.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 33 votes.
Five monstrous hurricanes attack Earth and drown the planet. Bill explores the anatomy of a storm to show the steps that can be taken to survive, slow down and even prevent deadly hurricanes.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 44 votes.
A powerful solar flare plunges civilization into darkness and chaos. Bill exposes the fragility of the electrical world and investigates how to be better protected.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 35 votes.
Rising temperatures and worsening droughts cause apocalyptic dust storms that endanger the world's food supply. Bill goes back in time to the 1930s Dust Bowl and demonstrates how to avoid repeating that dark chapter of history.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 30 votes.
Time runs out for humanity when comets slam into Earth. Bill ventures to the outer reaches of the solar system to reveal where comets formed billions of years ago, demonstrating how to detect and deflect them before disaster strikes.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 30 votes.
The mother of all catastrophes unleashes earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions on the same day, wreaking havoc across five continents. Bill explains why Earth is so dangerous and how destructive forces make life possible on the planet.
The episode was rated 7.96 from 24 votes.
