Engineering by Catastrophe
Engineering by Catastrophe

Engineering by Catastrophe

2026 1 Seasons 6 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Documentary

Engineering by Catastrophe explores how today’s most advanced structures are shaped by the disasters of the past. From spacecraft and skyscrapers to tunnels and flood barriers, each episode unpacks the engineering innovations behind modern marvels - and the catastrophic failures that inspired them.

Engineering by Catastrophe explores how today’s most advanced structures are shaped by the disasters of the past. From spacecraft and skyscrapers to tunnels and flood barriers, each episode unpacks the engineering innovations behind modern marvels - and the catastrophic failures that inspired them.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Above and Beyond

How engineers learn from past disasters, beginning with a look at how NASA studies past space disasters to design safer

EP 2

Into the Depths

Tunnels save time, money, and the environment by providing shortcuts through tough terrain. But they can also be dangero

EP 3

After the Flood

Flood risks are rising worldwide as storm surges and extreme rainfall overwhelm cities. Tokyo builds vast underground ri

EP 4

Bridging the Divide

The 2018 Morandi Bridge collapse was a global alarm bell, proving every structure has a lifespan. As demand, traffic and

EP 5

Rise of the Supertalls

The fall of the Twin Towers in 2001 reshaped skyscraper design, sparking global safety reforms rather than ending tall b

EP 6

Atomic Power

Nuclear energy can power cities while emitting no carbon, yet its risks loom large in public memory. Still, it is among

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