Across North America and the rest of the world, hurricanes, storm surges, earthquakes and sea level rise, threaten our major cities and lead to natural catastrophes.

Across North America and the rest of the world, hurricanes, storm surges, earthquakes and sea level rise, create danger around the globe and lead to natural catastrophes. Our man-made metropolises are at constant risk of destruction by these elemental forces. This series shows just how devastating they can be and what the latest science and technology do to help.