Fair rating?Rain Bombs
An invisible, unpredictable atmospheric force is wreaking havoc across the globe, sinking superyachts and bringing down planes. Follow scientists as they race to understand these catastrophic weather events, exploring how they form, what causes their devastating impacts, and how we might someday learn to predict them. From high-tech simulations and drone expeditions into thunderclouds to possible links with climate change, join investigators on the cutting edge of research to discover what's truly behind these terrifying "rain bombs" and how we can protect ourselves from their growing power.
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#8In Season 53of 8 rated episodes
#32All-timeof 287 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 53 averages 9.3
2026First airedApril 22, 2026
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