00:00In 2017, a mega tsunami struck the coast of Greenland.
00:18Nature's wrath manifested as a wave cresting at 90 meters.
00:22By the time it reached a small local village, it was 10 meters high.
00:26But that was enough to wash away most of it.
00:30The cause was actually an equally massive landslide.
00:47A tremendous amount of rock slid into the water, triggering a tsunami.
00:52India's Ganges River is not only incredibly wide, but also immensely powerful.
01:01The waves here can sometimes swell in ways you wouldn't see in every sea.
01:07It's a tsunami!
01:08It's a tsunami!
01:10It's a tsunami!
01:12It's a tsunami!
01:13It's a tsunami that somebody got back on coordiders, so no surprises.
01:15People don't know the air going, baby, don't quite guess it mightッ.
01:16No-й, no-й, no-й, no!
01:19The formidable aviation-
01:22We usually think of fire as a destructive force, but water can be just as devastating, sometimes even more so.
01:52It might seem like these people are inaugurating a new river, but it's actually a flood.
02:16The water is quickly reclaiming the space, as if it had always been there.
02:25A truly massive flood occurred in Uzbekistan in 2020.
02:44The disaster happened when a reservoir breached.
02:59The consequences are clear from satellite images.
03:18Not only were populated areas of Uzbekistan flooded, but the water even reached neighboring Kazakhstan.
03:30This town in Colorado just can't catch a break.
03:34First, forest fires swept through the area, and then, before the ground could recover, water rushed in.
03:40The scorched earth couldn't absorb the water properly, and chaos took over the town.
03:53Here's some recent footage from Poland.
04:09In 2024, a local town was inundated with water.
04:14The cause wasn't heavy rain, but a dam failure.
04:27The reservoir couldn't handle the powerful water flow, which was moving faster than it could manage.
04:42As a result, the water eroded the embarkment, and streams rushed into nearby settlements.
04:49When the water finally receded, the dramatic aftermath of nature's fury became clear.
05:07From the approaching stream, you might have guessed that this is the Ganges River again.
05:27The waves here are as big as those in the ocean.
05:30Take a look.
05:34The excavator driver certainly deserves a medal for attempting to clear debris from the road, as he did so at a great personal risk.
05:59This flooding occurred in Italy in 2018.
06:14The cause was relentless heavy rain.
06:18Fortunately, the disaster was addressed promptly, and no one was hurt.
06:32Although the same can't be said for cars.
06:36Local parking lots became a grim sight.
06:43Centinaia, centinaia di macchine bruciate.
06:51This storm began in Greenland in 2013, and soon hit the UK coast.
07:19It resulted in the worst coastal flooding the country has experienced in 60 years.
07:35Seeing how harsh the elements can be, you might think twice before buying a seaside home.
07:40Here's a friendly reminder, plan your beach vacations carefully.
08:03Pick the wrong season, and instead of relaxing, you might end up witnessing a mini tsunami like this one.
08:10Back in 2011, Hurricane Irene slammed into the Caribbean.
08:19It hit the bridge.
08:26That's why we don't know.
08:29That's why we don't know.
08:31We don't know.
08:32We don't know how much.
08:33Oh, that's a long bower in there pretty much.
08:34Oh, it's already dropped.
08:39Oh, it's already dropped.
08:56The damage added up to a staggering $10 billion, making it one of the most destructive hurricanes
09:05ever recorded.
09:20This is how the small Canadian town of Canmore prepared for flooding.
09:31A local creek overflowed its banks, and the rushing water eroded the ground right down
09:35to the foundations of houses.
10:01The town was even cut off from all roads for a few days.
10:05No one could leave or enter.
10:08It's still there.
10:15That's how it's made of, but I just might have kind of fog.
10:23What makes this disaster especially frightening isn't just the rushing water, but what's
10:43in it?
10:50You're seeing the Canadian Tailings Pond Dam rupture.
10:55This facility stores radioactive, toxic, and other waste.
11:01There are hundreds of tons of lead, cadmium, and arsenic in that water.
11:11Enough to fill 10,000 Olympic swimming pools.
11:17An investigation found that pool engineering was to blame.
11:42The water just doesn't care about foundations.
11:45It'll sweep up a house like it's nothing.
11:58The beginning of a flood can be strangely captivating, even though it's incredibly dangerous.
12:28You can enjoy these massive waves in the Spanish city of San Sebastian.
12:46Even from a distance, they look incredibly huge.
12:53Back in 2014, parts of the UK started looking more like Venice.
13:11The weather was so intense that the barriers were barely holding up.
13:36Ice drift can be fascinating, but it's not always safe.
13:43In Russia, in a place called Velikyostok, the water levels rose so high that the ice decided
13:57would take a detour right onto land would take a detour right onto land.
14:04The locals were scared, to say the least.
14:12The residents of this Russian town got a front row seat to nature's raw power.
14:33A mudslide swept through and took an entire bridge with it.
14:56Those containers were supposed to be shipping goods, but it looks like their final delivery
15:00is going to be this bridge right here.
15:03There we go.
15:05There there's one new one in thisWhoa.
15:08Here you can't pick me down my trees.
15:10That's gonna kill me.
15:10Okay, let's go ahead and see them.
15:12Okay, I'm taking me down that tree so, kind of...
15:13No, no, no.
15:18Okay, let's go ahead and see those trees.
15:23Mix a lot of water with plenty of rock and you've got yourself a mudslide.
15:53It's like nature's attempt at making homemade concrete.
16:17Hurricane Nora hit Mexico in 2021 and really put things to the test.
16:22And this bridge got an F. The water ripped it apart like a kid playing with Legos.
16:37This bridge was meant for people to cross over the water, but when the water reached its
16:50level, the bridge was no match.
17:07And here's a clip from Russia.
17:27Watch as the sea casually rolls in and takes over the land like it's no big deal.
17:49In Peru, heavy rainfall transformed local streams into raging torrents.
17:56The city of Lima got a harsh reminder of nature's power.
18:07The ground was washed away right down to the foundations and some houses collapsed entirely.
18:19This spot in Austria is usually a bustling ski resort, but right now, skiing is the last
18:24thing on anyone's mind.
18:27The local community found itself cut off from the world due to incoming water.
18:38Just look at that flooded bridge to get an idea of the mess they're dealing with.
18:48This flood is so bad, it's like the village was never there, and the houses were always
18:52in the middle of the water.
18:57But of course, that's not what happened.
19:11In no time, the local River Dee swelled so much that this tourist hotspot ended up underwater.
19:18This valley is located in Saudi Arabia.
19:38Sometimes it's fed by a local dam and turns into a river.
19:46When that happens, residents have to scramble to keep up with the water.
20:15Water isn't just cruel, it's also indiscriminate.
20:19It can turn even asphalt into a riverbed.
20:22I don't think so much
20:27yet.
20:29It's still a bit mulher for the whole, I don't know!
20:31People say that there's no community.
20:44You're sorry.
20:48When water starts folding buildings like they're made of cards, you realize just how much we underestimate its power.
21:18After a long drought, a hurricane hit Switzerland.
21:25Dry soil can't absorb large amounts of water quickly, so the water level rose rapidly.
21:48The relentless water took everything it could, resulting in a nearly 1 to 1 ratio of wood to water in the river.
22:18Water doesn't distinguish between things that move and things that don't. If it's in its way, it's going for a ride.
22:37Even the most adventurous thrill seeker wouldn't dare to raft on this channel.
22:52Such a turbulent current is unforgiving.
22:59THE END
23:21El Paso is a city in the middle of the desert, but believe it or not, it is also affected
23:31by floods.
23:32And when it happens, it's terrifying to think about what that water can do.
23:48Oh my god, this is my neighbor's yard, that is cold, that is cold, oh my god, they're
24:10going to get home, this is cold, oh my god, they're going to get home, it's cold, oh my god,
24:18are you serious, are you serious about this shit, man, they're definitely floating in that
24:28house, oh man, this is cold, thank god, thank god, thank god, thank god, thank god, thank
24:42god.
24:43Damn.
24:44Wow, dude, look at that, that is a water treatment plant.
24:54When the weather gets like this, you probably wish you had a monster truck parked in the garage.
25:24There is a two-foot wake right there, unbelievable man.
25:51Holmes made it. Oh my gosh.
26:21There is no worse captain for a ship than an element out of control.
26:44Just look at what this flood did to that poor boat.
26:51This happened this year in the state of Tennessee. Nature was clearly reminding everyone who's really in charge.
26:58This happened this year in the state of Tennessee. Nature was clearly reminding everyone who's really in charge.
27:13It's not that far. It's not that far. It's the only way it is.
27:24It's the only way it is. It's the only way it is.
27:30It's incredible how nature can turn our man-made roads into brand new rivers.
28:00All it takes is a bit too much rain at once, and voila!
28:25That's exactly what happened in Spain this summer.
28:32Okay, what's the weather forecast?
28:38A slight chance of flash flooding, maybe.
28:42Chance of flash flooding?
28:44Alright, we gotta move.
28:46Okay, let's get out of here.
28:48Let's go, let's go, come on.
28:50Let's go.
28:59And this, if you get in that, you're not getting out.
29:02Still filming?
29:03Yeah, I'm filming the whole thing.
29:05Excellent!
29:06Even our most excellent escape.
29:09At this rate, locals might want to trade in their cars for kayaks.
29:16Shhh!
29:17Shhh!
29:18Shhh!
29:19Shhh!
29:23Used to go!
29:243
29:26Lord Flash!
29:28Sozial Alder.
29:34Tess specjal!
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