Magellan TVDisasters Engineered (2020) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Disasters Engineered online in HD.
Disasters Engineered — Storyline
Through extensive archive and expert interviews this series explores the stories behind mankind's greatest engineering disasters.
Cast & Crew
Disasters Engineered — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2020-01-15 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | Discovery, National Geographic |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 7.7/10 (3 votes) |
Disasters Engineered — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Deepwater Horizon and NASA Challenger (2020-01-15) — Experts examine how the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the Challenger space shuttle disaster happened. What were the consequences and how could they have been avoided?
- E2: Chernobyl and Bhopal (2020-01-22) — Experts examine how the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the Bhopal gas tragedy happened. What were the consequences and how could they have been avoided?
- E3: Titanic and Hindenburg (2020-01-29) — Experts examine the sinking of the Titanic and the Hindenburg airship fire. How did they happen, what were the consequences and how could they have been avoided?
- E4: Aberfan and Corrego Do Feijao (2020-02-05) — Experts examine the devastating Aberfan mine disaster in Wales and the Brumadinho dam disaster in Brazil. What were the consequences and how could they have been avoided?
- E5: MS Herald and Costa Concordia (2020-02-12) — Experts examine what caused the Zeebrugge ferry tragedy and the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster. What were the consequences and how could they have been avoided?
- E6: Kegworth and Concorde (2020-02-19) — Deadly plane crashes in England and France led to improvements in safety practices and the retirement of certain aircraft to prevent future incidents.
- E7: Tacoma Narrows and Hurricane Katrina (2020-02-26) — In recent years, design failures in the United States have led to catastrophic floods and bridge collapses, leaving lasting impacts on their cities.
- E8: Rana Plaza and Morandi Bridge (2020-03-04) — An Italian bridge collapse and a Bangladeshi building collapse cause distrust with local officials and pose ethical dilemmas surrounding fast fashion.
- E9: Tianjin and Evangelos Florakis (2020-03-11) — Experts examine the fatal explosion at a chemical factory in Tianjin, China, and at the Evangelos Florakis naval base in Cyprus. How could these disasters have been avoided?
- E10: Clapham Junction and Ankara Train Crash (2020-03-18) — Train collisions in Turkey and England lead to deaths and injuries due to rushed renovations and faulty wiring, leaving too much room for human error.
Season 2
- E1: Construction Catastrophe (2021-11-10) — We take modest engineering masterpieces, like the homes we live in and the bridges we walk across, for granted. So, when disaster strikes, it sends shockwaves throughout society. W
- E2: Fearsome Flights (2021-11-17) — The aviation industry's quest to conquer the skies led to some great achievements. But engineering errors and human mistakes have caused tragic disasters along the way. The disaste
- E3: Extreme Pressure (2021-12-01) — Operating in hostile environments presents unique challenges, extreme temperatures, intense pressure, and no room for error.
- E4: Beneath the surface (2021-12-15) — Examine the 2010 Copiapo mining accident and the 1994 Northridge earthquake, and see what happens when poor engineering meets a natural disaster.
- E5: Power Plays (2021-12-29) — What is the dark side to ‘clean energy’, and what can we learn from the Three Mike Island and Sayano-Shushenskaya power station incidents?
- E6: Take-Off to Tragedy (2022-01-05) — Where did NASA go wrong during the catastrophic launch of Skylab, and why did Air France Flight 447 crash into the Atlantic?
- E7: Unnatural Causes (2021-12-08) — Across history, humanity has tried to build structures that defy the forces of nature – sometimes leading to catastrophic disasters.
- E8: Contaminated Water (2021-12-22) — Each time oil is spilled or lead contaminates our tap water, humans suffer and our environment pays a price.
- E9: Flawed Foundations (2022-01-05) — Discover how flawed engineering caused the New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel to collapse in 2019 and the displacement of 1.5 million Haitians in 2010.
- E10: Crashing at Sea (2022-01-12) — Disasters like the MS Estonia and Boeing 737 crashes are rare, but they act as reminders of the speed at which tragedy can strike.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Disasters Engineered have? 2 season(s) with 20 episodes.
Where can I watch Disasters Engineered? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
