Engineering by Catastrophe

2026 - 2026

8.0 (1)

1 hr 0 min

English

1 season, 6 episodes

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.

Status
Returning Series
Production
National Geographic, WildBear Entertainment, Blue Ant Studios

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