While on the subject of disasters. Here is an interesting link on Superstorm Sandy with video from space and lots of photos. Also lots of photos of other natural/disaster events. Speaking of space, by all means see the movie Gravity. It was recommended by a friend at NASA. Spectacular space shots and weightlessness effects.
http://weather.aol.com/2013/10/24/video-watching-hurricane-sandy-from-space/?ncid=webmail20