Disaster Movie
Duration
110 minutes

Quick Summary

Scientists discover that an earthquake will submerge California within two days, threatening the entire state. In a desperate bid to prevent the catastrophe, they deliberately rupture a volcano, aiming to redirect the seismic energy away from the coast. The thriller tracks the high‑stakes operation.

About This Program

San Andreas Mega Quake is a programme presented as a movie, billed as a thriller and headlined by Glen Baggerly. It positions itself squarely within the disaster‑action genre, promising a high‑stakes scenario that centres on a looming geological catastrophe. The core of the story follows a team of scientists who uncover a terrifying prediction: an earthquake is set to sink California within just two days. Faced with that imminent danger, they devise an extreme countermeasure – they deliberately rupture a volcano, hoping the eruption will absorb and redirect the seismic energy that would otherwise devastate the state. The narrative leans heavily on the tension created by the ticking‑clock premise. By choosing to trigger a volcanic blast, the characters gamble with nature itself, turning a known hazard into a potential saviour. The film’s focus remains on the scientific gamble and the desperate race against time. Throughout, the thriller maintains a brisk pace as the protagonists wrestle with ethical dilemmas and the sheer unpredictability of their plan. The two‑day deadline underscores the urgency, driving the plot forward until the final, decisive moment when the volcano’s eruption either averts disaster or compounds it.

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San Andreas Mega Quake broadcasts on Legend at 7:00am, Sunday, 8 February 2026.

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Production Details

Year2019
Runtime87 mins