Disaster Films: Water Structures Unleashed

Description: While primarily about a comet strike, the aftermath includes massive tsunamis that threaten coastal cities, showcasing the impact of water structures on disaster management.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as another comet-themed movie, "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two.

Description: Set during a massive flood, this movie showcases the chaos that ensues when a dam fails, leading to a town being submerged under water, with criminals and law enforcement battling it out amidst the rising waters.

Fact: The film was shot in a custom-built water tank to simulate the flooding scenes. It was one of the most expensive films to produce due to the water effects.

Description: This film recounts the story of the Andrea Gail, a fishing vessel caught in a massive storm, illustrating the destructive power of water when it overwhelms human-made structures.

Fact: The film was based on the book by Sebastian Junger, and the storm depicted was a real meteorological event known as the "Perfect Storm."

Description: This film features a catastrophic series of weather events, including a massive tidal wave that floods New York City, highlighting the vulnerability of urban water management systems.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. The tidal wave scene was created using a combination of CGI and practical effects.

Description: Featuring multiple catastrophic events, including massive tsunamis and the failure of water containment structures, this film showcases the end of the world through water-related disasters.

Fact: The film's special effects were so extensive that it was one of the most expensive films ever made at the time.

Description: While not directly about water structures, this film captures the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, showing the devastation caused by water on human-made environments.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, where the actual tsunami struck, and used real survivors as extras.

Description: Based on a true story, this film details the Coast Guard's rescue mission during a massive storm that causes a tanker to split in two, highlighting the dangers of water structures in extreme weather conditions.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, where the actual events took place, and used real Coast Guard boats for authenticity.

Description: A Norwegian disaster film about a tsunami caused by a rockslide in a fjord, focusing on the failure of a water containment structure and the subsequent evacuation efforts.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real event that occurred in 1934 in Norway, where a similar rockslide caused a massive wave.

Description: This British film depicts a catastrophic flood in London due to the failure of the Thames Barrier, showing the city's struggle to manage the overwhelming water.

Fact: The film was shot on location in London, with some scenes filmed at the actual Thames Barrier.

Description: A lesser-known film about a tsunami hitting a small Japanese village, it highlights the impact of water on traditional structures and the resilience of its people.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Pearl S. Buck and was one of the first American films to deal with the subject of tsunamis.