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Smoke + Ash - this disaster podcast shares the terrifying and miraculous true stories of humans encountering cataclysmic disasters.
Hosted by Ashley Marks


Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster
Tsunami that hit 14 countries after the largest rupture in history in the Indian Ocean This is the real story of the incredible loss of life that occurred on December 26, 2004 after a 9.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia causing a tsunami to hit coasts all across the Indian Ocean with zero warning. Photo by David Rydevik Sources for this series: National Geographic Docuseries Tsunami: Race Against Time. From Fear to Survival: Knowledge Is Key - ABC News 2
Nov 15, 20253 min read


Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Disaster
Largest maritime disaster in modern history, January 2012 This is the story of the night the Costa Concordia struck the rocks outside the...
Mar 9, 20253 min read


Silver Bridge Collapse: Ep 2
Deadly bridge collapse in Point Pleasant, West Virginia - 1967 This is the story of the deadliest bridge collapse in modern history....
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Silver Bridge Collapse: Ep 1
Deadly bridge collapse in Point Pleasant, West Virginia - 1967 This is the story of the deadliest bridge collapse in modern history....
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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