A hurricane can unleash as much energy in a day as 10,000 nuclear bombs with a combination of torrential rain, powerful winds and devastating storm surges. As we develop more of our coastlines, the risks of destruction and death from hurricanes has only increased. Why have hurricanes become so devastating and what can we do to protect coastal communities? This episode investigates the answers.

A hurricane can unleash as much energy in a day as 10,000 nuclear bombs with a combination of torrential rain, powerful winds and devastating storm surges. As we develop more of our coastlines, the risks of destruction and death from hurricanes has only increased. Why have hurricanes become so devastating and what can we do to protect coastal communities? This episode investigates the answers.