Weather Week on Discovery Science

Weather Week makes landfall on Discovery Science in mid-April.

This week includes top tens, sinkholes and animals surviving after devastating storms.

Inside The Superstorm: Alaska | 1×60
Monday 16 April at 8:30pm
Around the world, weather is getting deadlier. Storms are getting bigger and scientists are struggling to understand why. One weather researcher is willing to risk his life to study these storms… from the inside. Extreme meteorologist Reed Timmer and a team of experts are heading where few have ever dared to go; deep into the heart of a deadly storm in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska. Their goal is one of a kind research; collecting real-time data, on foot, in an active superstorm. Putting themselves in harm’s way to protect the rest of us, they battle devastating weather to gather crucial information – while trying to make it out alive.

Weather Top Tens | 8×60
Wednesday 18 April at 8:30pm
Weather is the greatest force on Earth and in Weather Top Tens, we count down the incredible ways it impacts our lives. This series will have you on the edge of your seat, as we bear witness to the awesome powers of nature. From brutal storms to bizarre phenomena, Weather Top Tens ranks the best, worst and every type of weather in between. Episodes include Top Ten Weather Disasters, Top Ten Worst Flash Floods, Top Ten Ultimate Storms, and the Top Ten Weather Inventions. Be prepared and pack for all conditions!

Killing The Colorado | 1×120
Saturday 21 April at 8.30pm
Water: once an abundant necessity, it is now a scarce and complex commodity. Drought conditions have diminished the once-mighty Colorado River – the source of the vast majority of the American West’s water – leaving experts wondering whether the most severe water shortages have been caused not by weather or consumer choices, but by short-sighted policies and poor planning. Killing the Colorado is a glimpse into the serious manmade water shortage that threatens the very existence of the American West. The documentary presents the grim reality that 40 million Americans could soon be without enough water and proposes innovative solutions to preserve this precious resource for future generations. Featuring compelling insights from senior research scientists, water resource experts, federal government officials, industrial farmers, and state leaders at the forefront of the water crisis.

Surviving Harvey: Animals After The Storm | 1×60
Friday 20 April at 8.30pm
Hurricane Harvey was one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in US history. Floodwaters from the storm engulfed entire Texas cities leaving thousands of people and animals displaced and homeless. Surviving Harvey: Animals After the Storm chronicles the heroic efforts of rescuers and volunteers who lent a helping hand to the animals displaced by the devastating storm, from daring rescues and dramatic reunions, to inspiring adoptions that leave hope after Harvey.