Lands of the Monsoon

From Australia to the peaks of the Himalayas, the power of the monsoon transforms the wildlife and regions in its path.

Across India and southeast Asia, the total force of the monsoon arrives and unfolds a rampaging drama.

From the deserts of India to the lush forests of Borneo, the other side of monsoon weather and how nature finds a way to cope with dry seasons are examined.

Thousands of tropical islands sit at the center of the monsoon system and are some of the most diverse places on Earth. On Sulawesi, Indonesia, the combination of monsoon and volcanoes has created a paradise.

Complex and varying relationships exist between monsoon weather and the people it affects, allowing great civilizations to flourish while bringing total destruction for others.