DAILY PLANET Embeds in Mother Nature’s Most Ferocious Temper Tantrums on “Forces of Nature” Week, April 14–18 on Discovery

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TORONTO (March 27, 2014) – DAILY PLANET – Canada’s favourite science program – rides shotgun with scientists who drive their cars into storms on “Forces of Nature” Week, premiering Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. ET on Discovery. Join co-hosts Ziya Tong and Dan Riskin as they examine the most destructive forces of nature on Planet Earth – from wildfires and volcanoes, dust and ice storms, to hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, earthquakes, and a special look at this week’s tragic Washington State mudslides.

DAILY PLANET surveys Mother Nature’s worst temper tantrums during “Forces of Nature” Week, April 14 – 18 exclusively on Discovery

Highlights from DAILY PLANET’s “Forces of Nature” Week include:

Blacktip Shark Migration

Just off Miami and Fort Lauderdale beaches…sharks congregate by the thousands.  And they hang out swimming-distance from the shorelines. Why the sharks mass there is a mystery, so a local shark expert Stephen Kajiura has taken it upon himself to find out. DAILY PLANET travels by plane and boat as Kajiura spots them from the air and catches them in the water to try and learn more about one of nature’s most ferocious predators.

Fire Tornado

How do deadly forest fires spread? Michael Gollner grew up with wildfires around his home and is now determined to find that answer and help save lives. DAILY PLANET joins Gollner in his lab for incredible experiments that surprised Discovery camera crews … and culminated in a fire tornado more than two meters tall!

Mr. Extreme House

In the Pacific Northwest, Mother Nature can show up unexpectedly and with tragic consequences – this week’s tragic Washington State mudslide is a classic example. When someone wants a home designed to withstand, or at least mitigate, the Northwest’s brutal forces of nature – the go-to guy is architect Dan Nelson. Nelson takes DAILY PLANET to his latest project – an ocean-side house located at the bottom of a steep embankment. It’s designed to stand on exposed metal beams allowing any mud or water run-off to flow under the main structure.

Tsunami Pod

Chris Robinson witnessed the deadly power of the ocean during the 2011 Japan tsunami – and was inspired to create the Tsunami Pod – with the hope of one day saving countless lives. Robinson has been building it for two years and is six months away from testing the massive vessel – it weighs nearly 1350 kilos. DAILY PLANET visits the workshop that this modern-day Noah has created in order to finish building the pod.

About DAILY PLANET

An international success story, DAILY PLANET is produced by Exploration Production Inc. (EPI), a production house wholly owned by Discovery Canada. The series’ Executive Producer is Kelly McKeown; Senior Producers are Agatha Rachpaul and Steven Hunt; Supervising Producer is Heather Sherman; Managing Producer is Erin Mackie; and Director is John Morrison.

About Discovery:

The world is just awesome! With compelling real-life programming that inspires and entertains, Discovery reveals the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. Discovery offers a signature mix of adrenaline-charged stories, larger-than-life personalities and vivid imagery for viewers with curious minds. With the best non-fiction programming from Canada and around the world, Discovery captures the excitement of a passion for life – one lived fully and at its most extreme. With exceptional and immersive storytelling, the channel offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the extraordinary people and places that shape our world. Launched in Canada in 1995, Discovery is now available in more than eight million Canadian homes. Discovery is offered in standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) simulcast – for viewers who want an even bigger and bolder experience. Discovery Canada is a joint venture between Bell Media, which is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company, and Discovery Communications Inc. Find more information and interactive online features at Discovery.ca.

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Noah Zatzman, Discovery, 416.384.5903 or noah.zatzman@bellmedia.ca                                    

Jodi Cook, Discovery, 416.384.4603 or jodi.cook@bellmedia.ca