Surviving Super Typhoon Terror
Synopsis
A category five typhoon intensified from tropical storm strength in less than 24 hours, causing record-breaking flood damage in Japan.
Synopsis
Captain Rick Shellford prepares his boat, the Aleutian Lady, for the 2019 red king crab season in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. As he sets out, Super Typhoon Hagibis intensifies in the Western Pacific. The storm rapidly escalates to a category five typhoon, causing severe damage in Japan and affecting communities across the Pacific. The documentary features footage from National Geographic cameras placed with fishermen and emergency responders, capturing the storm's impact and the challenges faced by those in its path.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how Typhoon Hagibis rapidly intensified.
- Meet Captain Rick Shellford and his fishing crew.
- Find out what happened to the Aleutian Lady during the storm.
Did You Know
- Typhoon Hagibis intensified to a category five in less than 24 hours.
- The Aleutian Lady was the most successful boat during Hagibis.
- Hagibis caused record flood damage in Japan.
- Rick Shellford's boat, the Aleutian Lady, has been in his family since 1989.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of the boat Captain Rick operates?
Captain Rick operates a boat named the Aleutian Lady.
What category did typhoon Hagibis reach in less than 24 hours?
Typhoon Hagibis reached category five strength in less than a 24-hour period.
Where did typhoon Hagibis dissipate?
Typhoon Hagibis dissipated over Eastern Siberia as it approached the Arctic Circle.
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