The Deadliest Blizzard Ever Recorded (1972)
In 1972, Iran faced one of the most extreme natural disasters ever documented — a blizzard so powerful it reshaped entire regions. This narrated documentary short recounts the six-day storm, the villages lost beneath more than 26 feet of snow, and the devastating human toll that followed.
Transcript
The deadliest blizzard ever recorded didn’t strike the Arctic.
It struck Iran, in 1972.
For six days, relentless snow buried entire villages.
Some areas were hit with 26 feet of snow — enough to swallow houses whole.
Temperatures plunged below –30°C.
Roads vanished.
Communication collapsed.
Rescue crews couldn’t reach the isolated regions in time.
When the storm finally cleared…
more than 4,000 people were gone.
It remains the deadliest blizzard ever recorded —
a cold reminder of the immense force nature can unleash.
About This Documentary Short
This narrated science and extreme-weather documentary explores one of the most catastrophic blizzards in human history. As a documentary and docuseries narrator, I bring real-world events to life with clarity, tone, and storytelling designed for networks, streaming platforms, and in-show narration.
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