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Apr 2024
40m 17s

Peaks and Troughs

Ballen Studios
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Story One – Tragedy in Death Valley America’s Death Valley is aptly named, being the site of the highest ambient air temperature ever recorded on Earth. Over the centuries, this region has claimed the lives of countless travellers who were poorly prepared for the extreme dangers such an unforgiving environment presents. Join us as we examine one such tragic ... Show More
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