Witness: Disaster

In the days after the September 11th terrorism attack on the World Trade Center in New York, one of National Geographic's celebrated photographers, Steve McCurry, was out on the city streets recording the city--and the nation--in mourning.

National Geographic presents dramatic images and stories of catastrophic natural disasters that have occurred all over the world in this collection of programs. Eyewitness accounts and never-before-seen footage reveal the devastation caused by hurricanes, tsunamis, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other historic natural disasters.

National Geographic reconstructs the attack on the nation's capital moment by moment entirely through home video; fire, rescue, and police footage; and news coverage. Footage from the Pentagon crash site taken shortly after impact captures a raw view of the devastating aftermath. Cameras throughout the city document the chaotic evacuation from the Capitol and White House as air traffic controllers grapple with the potential of another hijacked plane targeting the White House.

National Geographic presents a powerful firsthand look at the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and Tsunami through the eyes of those who experienced it.

April 2011 was the most violent month of tornadoes on record. Witness: Tornado Swarm 2011 tells the story of this once in a century event, as captured by those who lived through it.

National Geographic presents dramatic images and stories of catastrophic natural disasters that have occurred all over the world in this collection of programs. Eyewitness accounts and never-before-seen footage reveal the devastation caused by hurricanes, tsunamis, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other historic natural disasters.