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2026132 minPGdocumentary

Devastation on the Horizon

2026132 minPGdocumentary

Deadly storms across the globe, including Super Typhoon Hagibis in Japan and hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, are documented through real-life footage and eyewitness accounts.

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Channel: National Geographic

Devastation on the Horizon

2026• 132 minPG

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Deadly storms across the globe, including Super Typhoon Hagibis in Japan and hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, are documented through real-life footage and eyewitness accounts.

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Severe storms impact various regions in this Gathering Storm MEGA episode, featuring three significant weather events. Gulf Storms examines the hurricane-prone Gulf of Mexico, raising concerns about the potential for catastrophic hurricanes. Super Typhoon Terror highlights Super Typhoon Hagibis, which wreaks havoc in Japan and the Bering Sea. Typhoon Alley focuses on Super Typhoon Kammuri as it approaches Guam and the Philippines. This episode presents real-life footage and firsthand accounts from those affected by these powerful storms.

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