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Seconds from Disaster

A documentary series examining the most significant technological failures, their causes, and lasting impacts.

Episodes:

Episode 4 Fire Onboard the Star

4. Fire Onboard the Star

Aired: Oct 16, 2005

A joyous atmosphere on the Scandinavian Star ferry suddenly takes a devastati...

Episode 5 Derailment at Eschede

5. Derailment at Eschede

Aired: Sep 26, 2005

A devastating train crash in Germany on June 3, 1998, claims 101 lives, causi...

Episode 7 Meltdown in Chernobyl

7. Meltdown in Chernobyl

Aired: Nov 6, 2005

The next episode explores the far-reaching consequences of a catastrophic exp...

Episode 9 Fire on the Ski Slope

9. Fire on the Ski Slope

Aired: Nov 10, 2005

A devastating fire engulfs a mountain train in Kaprun, Austria, claiming 155 ...

Episode 11 Flood at Stava Dam

11. Flood at Stava Dam

Aired: Nov 20, 2005

A fragile dam with dual reservoirs hangs in the balance, on the verge of cata...

Episode 13 Pentagon 9/11

13. Pentagon 9/11

Aired: Sep 11, 2005

A commercial airliner crashed into the Pentagon on a fateful September 11, 20...

Info about Seconds from Disaster

Seasons: 7

Current Status: Ended

Network: National Geographic

Production Country: Ukraine

Genres:Documentary