Discovery Channel (Firm)
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This special event features the all-time most intense chases in Storm Chasers history. Extreme chasers Reed Timmer and Joel Taylor, IMAX Filmmaker Sean Casey, and renowned meteorologist Dr. Josh Wurman describe their most dangerous and exciting moments ever, including getting up close to tornados, harrowing night intercepts, baseball-sized hail, lightning, flying debris, accidents and downright devastation.
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The Arctic and Antarctic remain the greatest wildernesses on Earth. The scale and beauty of the scenery and the sheer power of the elements, the weather, the rough ocean and the ice, is unmatched anywhere else on our planet. tells the compelling story of animals such as the wandering albatross, the adelie penguin and the polar bear, and paints a portrait that will take your breath away, at a moment when, melting fast, the frozen regions of our planet...
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Amazing Earth is a collection of four episodes that will take the viewer on a spectacular journey to places no one has ever seen, and offer experiences that can only be imagined. See the violent upheavals of the Earth's geography, and travel from the highest peaks to the red-hot center of the planet. Crawl into spectacular caves, including terrain on which no human has ever tread. Face the extremes the future could hold, from a vanishing rainforest...
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Peaceful, intelligent, friendly beings that swim as if they own the sea, dolphins have long evoked humans affection and fascination, but still little is known about them. Viewers will get a fresh look at the world of the dolphins and meet up with scientists who will provide a better understanding of them. See what happened 50 million years ago when wolf-like mammals evolved into the family of dolphins, porpoises, and killer whales. Contains five episodes....
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The Great Barrier Reef abounds with life. But it is under attack from above and below the water. A team of marine biologists and geologists investigates the clues of how the reef was born, what makes it thrive, and how it may disappear in our lifetime. Biologists take viewers below the water to discover the foundations of the reef, the submerged fresh water rivers that feed it, and the cycle of life that keeps it alive.
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Astounding feats of engineering fill this collection that offers an insiders look at some of the worlds most stunning structures. With innovation and ingenuity, unique answers conquer building challenges and continue to overcome the impossible. Super stadiums, underground cities, and even man-made islands will amaze and awe you with the engineering advances that continue to be made all over the world.
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The stuff that surrounds people is generally taken for granted. It is overlooked because of it's relative simplicity and abundance. Most people don't know that wheat can (and does) explode, and salt may one day power cars and trucks. And what about the intricacies of beer? Now viewers can unravel these questions and more.
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Catastrophic disasters can happen in an instant! And this collection is jam-packed with film that was rolling as bridges collapsed, tankers exploded, tornadoes touched down, and wildfires raged. Many unique self-made disasters, such as a magicians tricks gone awry and the inevitable results of kissing a shark, complete this collection of disastrous events that you will only want to view from the safety of your home.
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Now more popular than ever, cable's longest-running programming event needs no introduction or explanation. So, strap on your gear, climb into the cage, and watch the ocean explode into a wild fury as Great Whites, Hammerheads, Whale Sharks, and others take you on a fin-gripping ride through their underwater world. These ten episodes bring you more than 8 hours of remarkable new insights into the lives of these magnificent, elusive creatures.
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This Discovery Channel fan-favorite risks life and limb, quite literally to bring the ultimate up-close look at these captivating creatures. Witness the bite of a Great White and see the human lives left in its wake. Take a terrifying trip on a flimsy life-raft deep into shark-infested waters. Take an unforgettable ride on the Great White Highway and peer into the inky black eyes of its mysterious travelers.
18) Ice worlds
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"Journey from the highest peaks to the deepest oceans--pole to pole across the Earth. State of the art filming techniques and dramatic Cineflex aerial photography give you a glimpse of the natural world that will astound your eyes for hours."
19) Shallow seas
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"Journey from the highest peaks to the deepest oceans--pole to pole across the Earth. State of the art filming techniques and dramatic Cineflex aerial photography give you a glimpse of the natural world that will astound your eyes for hours."
20) Deserts
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"Journey from the highest peaks to the deepest oceans--pole to pole across the Earth. State of the art filming techniques and dramatic Cineflex aerial photography give you a glimpse of the natural world that will astound your eyes for hours."