In this episode, we focus on natural disasters, specifically a recent mega-thrust earthquake off the coast of Russia. We explain that this type of earthquake involves one tectonic plate subducting under another, which typically causes tsunamis. However, despite tsunami warnings, this particular event resulted in smaller waves, prompting a discussion about factors like distance from the epicentre, energy dissipation, and sea floor shape influencing wave height. The conversation also touches upon the public's misunderstanding of natural phenomena, often shaped by Hollywood disaster movies, and contrasts the recent event with more devastating historical earthquakes.
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