• 2018
Sinking Cities

Summary See how Tokyo is looking for new ways to fight back against rising waters. Typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes and sinking neighborhoods threaten one of the world's most populous cities, and the economic engine of Japan, with some of the world's largest problems. View more details

  • 2018

Sinking Cities

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Lucy Ernest Lisa Theodore

All cast & crew

7.7

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 30, 2018

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Japan

Production companies : Cineflix Media

Summary See how Tokyo is looking for new ways to fight back against rising waters. Typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes and sinking neighborhoods threaten one of the world's most populous cities, and the economic engine of Japan, with some of the world's largest problems. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 30, 2018

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Japan

Production companies : Cineflix Media

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Miami (2018) London (2018) Tokyo (2018) New York (2018) Sinking Cities (2018)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Oct 30, 2018
New York
With 520 miles of shoreline and absolutely no coastal protection, the big question facing New York City is whether one of the world's greatest cities can defend itself against rising seas and the next big storm.
Episode 2 • Nov 06, 2018
Tokyo
One of the world's most populous cities has the world's largest problems. From typhoons and tsunamis, to earthquakes, storm surges, and sinking neighborhoods, Tokyo must find new ways of fighting back against the rising waters.
Episode 3 • Nov 13, 2018
London
For decades, London trusted that its sophisticated Thames Barrier would keep it safe from water. But as sea levels rise and rainfall increases, London's sleeping giant is no longer enough to keep the city safe.
Episode 4 • Nov 20, 2018
Miami
No city on Earth faces a greater threat from rising seas and violent storms than Miami. But as development booms, residents of Miami wonder if engineers and planners can protect them from the water.
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