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Constellation

Representing disasters

Created by Maria Lewis

Featured in this constellation

The Perfect Storm

Twister

Jurassic Park

Hereafter

The Impossible

Phi Phi Island after the Indian Ocean tsunami

The devastating Indian Ocean tsunami was captured by many people on personal devices and home cameras, with the footage broadcast to the world. The event also inspired feature films that are part of a long tradition of disaster films, which often push the boundaries of VFX.

Phi Phi Island after the Indian Ocean tsunami → Hereafter