S01E01 Danger Beyond the Horizon
What happens when humanity does not prepare for the worst that mother nature can unleash, and how we can better prepare for the disasters of tomorrow?
Mapping Disaster
S01E05: The Meridian of Doom
A poignant reminder of the power of nature and the impact of human actions on the environment, and the importance of understanding the science behind natural disasters and the need for engineering solutions to prevent future disasters.
Overview
Hit rewind, a replay the worst disasters in history. Tracking time, directions, and trajectory - what is revealed post impact? If we knew what would unfold, could we course correct and save lives?
Episodes
S01E02 The Topography of Terror
From catastrophic weather events to deadly pandemics and historic disasters, witness the resilience of humanity in the face of unimaginable chaos.
S01E03 Built to Fail
Some of the worst catastrophes in history, from the Liverpool Blitz of 1941 to the cataclysmic Banqiao Dam collapse and the devastating Haitian earthquake.
S01E04 The Contours of Destruction
A look into the impact of disasters on society, the science behind these events, the role of engineering in disaster prevention and response, and the need for continued efforts to prevent similar disasters in the...
S01E05 The Meridian of Doom
A poignant reminder of the power of nature and the impact of human actions on the environment, and the importance of understanding the science behind natural disasters and the need for engineering solutions to prevent...
S01E06 When the Levees Break
From catastrophic weather events to deadly pandemics and historic disasters, witness the resilience of humanity in the face of unimaginable chaos.
Cast
Nils Nelleßen
Self - Sprecher
Olaf Reitz
Self - Sprecher
Mark Lapointe
Self - Sprecher
