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About The Deadliest Events In Human History | Desperate Hours

From natural disasters to man-made oil spills, in this episode we take a look at the worst of the worst catastrophic events in history. How can we make a change to prevent these catastrophes? Desperate hours focuses on a different natural disaster each week and shows us the horrific power that the earth has. From volcanic eruptions burying cities in ash, to unfathomable tsunami's washing away all signs of life. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

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The Deadliest Events In Human History | Desperate Hours
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History
Runtime
27 minutes
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English
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Wonder

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