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  • Horizon Why Can't We Predict Earthquakes? (Season 46, Episode 9)
  • TV Episode | 59 min | Documentary

Horizon

Why Can't We Predict Earthquakes? (Season 46, Episode 9)
TV Episode | 59 min | Documentary
Last century, earthquakes killed over one million, and it is predicted that this century might see ten times as many deaths. Yet when an earthquake strikes, it always takes people by surprise. So why hasn't science worked out how to ...See moreLast century, earthquakes killed over one million, and it is predicted that this century might see ten times as many deaths. Yet when an earthquake strikes, it always takes people by surprise. So why hasn't science worked out how to predict when and where the next big quake is going to happen? This is the story of the men and women who chase earthquakes and try to understand this mysterious force of nature. Journeying to China's Sichuan Province, which still lies devastated by the earthquake that struck in May 2008, as well as the notorious San Andreas Fault in California, Horizon asks why science has so far fallen short of answering this fundamental question. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Mark Radice
Producer
Mark Radice
Cinematographer
Mike Robinson (photography)
Editor
Andrew Cohen
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Updated Mar 24, 2009
Release date
Mar 24, 2009 (United Kingdom)
Awards
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12 wins & 17 nominations

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Tom Bleier
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Mike Ellis
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Susan Hough
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Liu Jing
Self - Chinese Academy of Sciences (as Dr Liu Jing) Self - Chinese Academy of Sciences (as Dr Liu Jing)   See fewer
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Lucy Jones
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