Description: "Without warning, the world's deadliest tsunami hit the coast of Thailand on December 26, 2004, causing widespread death and devastation and triggering fears around the globe. Now a team of leading scientists is investigating whether a similar phenomenon could strike America. The scientists embark on a journey many miles below the ocean's surface, obtaining new data from an ocean ridge taller than the Alps. Millions of lives may hang in the balance as these intrepid specialists race against the clock to learn whether another tsunami of such gigantic proportions could happen again - and where.
"BONUS FEATURE RAGING PLANET: TSUNAMI An underwater earthquake can trigger a destructive sweep of tidal waves, rapidly reaching shore within moments and destroying people and property for miles inland. The tsunami's power is awesome to behold...often starting out as a barely perceptible wave, but gaining momentum as it rushes toward land, climbing to heights of more than 100 feet. With awe-inspiring footage from around the world, we explore this incredible phenomenon."