Unseen 2004 Tsunami footage to premiere in heartwrenching new documentary series

A fresh documentary centred on the tragic events of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is set to air on National Geographic. The devastating catastrophe, which occurred over two decades ago, resulted in the loss of more than 225,000 lives.

Tsunami: Race Against Time will showcase previously unseen footage of the tsunami, alongside personal narratives from survivors and experts. The four-part series is scheduled to debut over two nights on National Geographic, starting on 25 November. Additionally, the series will be available for streaming on Disney+ from 25 October.

The documentary is the brainchild of acclaimed producers Tanya Winston and Danny Horan, with direction by Daniel Bogado, renowned for his work on National Geographic's 9/11: One Day In America.

Survivors, scientists, journalists, and rescuers will share their experiences of the 2004 tsunami. Approximately 300 hours of archival footage, including never-before-seen clips, will be featured, along with interviews with over 100 individuals, some of whom have never publicly discussed their experiences, reports the Mirror.

The series provides a glimpse into the impact of the tsunami and the deadly path it carved across 14 countries. It also highlights acts of courage and sacrifice during the disaster, sharing stories of survivors and helpers, including scientists who worked tirelessly to alert the world about the unfolding catastrophe.

The documentary Tsunami: Race Against Time has utilised the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) raw data to craft 'a high-resolution, moving simulation' of the catastrophic event. Teaming up with experts, scientists, and survivors, the creators accurately ascertained the tsunamis onset and progression through the