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Megastructures

Season 8 (16 Episodes)

Extreme Engineering: A Global Construction Odyssey

Season 8 Episodes:

Episode 1 Super Rigs

1. Super Rigs

Aired: Jan 8, 2011

The next episode takes a journey to the world of oil and gas extraction, high...

Episode 2 Super Copters

2. Super Copters

Aired: Jan 19, 2011

Next episode, advancements in technology have led to the development of super...

Episode 4 Korean Superlink

4. Korean Superlink

Aired: Feb 17, 2011

The next episode explores South Korea's ambitious project to construct one of...

Episode 6 Spaceport America

6. Spaceport America

Aired: Aug 29, 2011

A revolutionary green public building, the California Academy of Sciences, em...

Episode 7 Heavy Metal Shredding

7. Heavy Metal Shredding

Aired: Mar 24, 2011

The final journey of a locomotive begins as it arrives at the scrap yard, whe...

Episode 8 Ecoark

8. Ecoark

Aired: Mar 27, 2011

In the next episode, a team of visionary business leaders embark on a groundb...

Episode 10 Sinking a Destroyer

10. Sinking a Destroyer

Aired: Nov 25, 2011

A thrilling mission awaits as the US and Canadian Navy and Air Forces unite t...

Episode 20 Super Rigs

20. Super Rigs

Aired: Jan 8, 2011

The next episode delves into the world's largest oil rigs, braving harsh envi...

Episode 21 Super Copters

21. Super Copters

Aired: Jan 19, 2011

Innovative technology is transforming the creation of "super copters" by inte...

Episode 35 Sinking a Destroyer

35. Sinking a Destroyer

Aired: Nov 25, 2011

A high-stakes naval showdown unfolds as the US and Canadian militaries unite ...

Info about Megastructures

Seasons: 9

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: National Geographic

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary