Here are some of the best natural disaster documentaries currently available on Netflix:
- Chasing Coral - This documentary explores the devastating effects of climate change on coral reefs around the world, including coral bleaching and ocean acidification.
- Fire Chasers - This series follows California firefighters during the 2016 wildfire season and gives an inside look at the devastating impact of wildfires on both people and the environment.
- Tornado Hunters - This series follows a group of storm chasers as they track and study tornadoes across North America, giving viewers a glimpse into the science behind these powerful natural disasters.
- The Ivory Game - This documentary sheds light on the illegal ivory trade and the devastating impact it has on elephants and their habitats.
- Rotten - While not strictly a natural disaster documentary, this series explores the impact of climate change on global food production, including extreme weather events that can devastate crops.
- Chasing Ice - This documentary follows a photographer as he documents the effects of climate change on glaciers around the world, using time-lapse photography to show how quickly they are disappearing.
- Living Undocumented - This series follows eight undocumented families in the United States, including those affected by natural disasters like Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
- Mission Blue - This documentary follows oceanographer Sylvia Earle as she travels the world to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the world's oceans from human impact.
- Kiss the Ground - This documentary explores the potential of regenerative agriculture to combat climate change and heal the environment.
- Virunga - While not specifically about natural disasters, this documentary explores the challenges of protecting Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is home to endangered species and threatened by deforestation, poaching, and civil conflict.