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Tsunami

2021-08-23 · 60 min / episode · ★ 5.0

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Dr Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave tell the dramatic story of the Boxing Day Tsunami, which killed more than 250,000 people.

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Xand van TullekenXand van TullekenSelf - Presenter
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