Destruction Decoded
Overview:
This series will go back through the record to explore life-altering, earth-shattering, unforgettable events using a combination of carefully selected archive, cutting edge CGI and informative scripting in this popular science format. As well as exploring spectacular archive, illustrating the full toll these disasters can take, we'll dig into the science behind each event, shining a light on the most fascinating elements and giving an understanding on how and why these events occur.
S2 E1 · Crashes
Season 2 · Episode 1
S2 E2 · Disasters At Sea
Season 2 · Episode 2
S2 E3 · Collapses
Season 2 · Episode 3
S2 E4 · Dams
Season 2 · Episode 4
S2 E5 · Space Disasters
Season 2 · Episode 5
S2 E6 · Motorsport Disasters
Season 2 · Episode 6
S2 E7 · Collisions
Season 2 · Episode 7
S2 E8 · Expeditions
Season 2 · Episode 8
Amusement Parks
Season 2 · Episode 9
Global Threat
Season 2 · Episode 10
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