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Asian Tsunami: The Deadliest Wave
Asian Tsunami: The Deadliest Wave

Asian Tsunami: The Deadliest Wave

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Re-examines the dramatic events of Boxing Day 2004, and investigates the new science of Tsunami forecasting.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

21 December 2014

Country

United States of America

Cast

Shonti Breisch

Shonti Breisch

Herself

Jai Breisch

Jai Breisch

Himself

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