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Megastructures

Season 8 Episode 20: Super Rigs

The next episode delves into the world's largest oil rigs, braving harsh environments to reveal the innovative technologies driving their construction, and examines their resilience against the forces of nature.

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