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About Top 2 Deadliest Disasters That Struck The Same Place Twice

When nature strikes twice in the exact same spot, can humanity survive? Explore the harrowing true stories of catastrophic disasters repeating history. From the monstrous 8.1 magnitude earthquake in 1842 to the 2010 Port-au-Prince quake that claimed over 315,000 lives and unleashed 5,000 escaped inmates, witness how fast a nation can fall. Then, travel to Australia to witness the terror of Black Friday 1939 and Black Saturday 2009 — where 46°C heatwaves and 100 km/h winds created infernos advancing at 10 km/h, swallowing 3,500 homes and leaving hundreds dead. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. 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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Title
Top 2 Deadliest Disasters That Struck The Same Place Twice
Category
Society
Runtime
48 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Wonder

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