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NOVA

NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Season 38 · Episode 16

Japan's Killer Quake

Aired Mar 30, 2011at 9PM·55m

In its worst crisis since World War II, Japan faces disaster on an epic scale: a death toll likely in the tens of thousands, massive destruction of homes and businesses, shortages of water and power, and the specter of nuclear meltdown. With exclusive footage, NOVA captures the unfolding human drama and offers a clear-headed investigation of what triggered the earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear crisis. Can science and technology ever prevent devastation in the face of overwhelmingly powerful forces of nature?

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When did NOVA Season 38 Episode 16 air?

NOVA Season 38 Episode 16 aired on March 30, 2011 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 38 Episode 16?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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