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S11·E48 Engineering Disasters 8

Core Aired October 5, 2004 44 min
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Synopsis

Join us for a devastating but enlightening hour as we delve into complex and often-tragic engineering failures that have shaped our world. Five dramatic events unfold as we discover the causes of: the 1983 collapse of New England’s Mianus Bridge; the sinking of the EM Ocean Ranger /EM offshore oilrig in 1982; the crash of a Learjet 35 private plane carrying pro-golfer Payne Stewart in 1999; the 19th-century failure of South Fork Dam that resulted in the flooding of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; and the 1988 PEPCON (Pacific Engineering Production Company of Nevada) jet fuel plant explosion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 11 Episode 48 of Modern Marvels air?

Season 11, Episode 48 ('Engineering Disasters 8') originally aired on October 5, 2004.

How long is Season 11 Episode 48 ('Engineering Disasters 8')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.

What happens in Modern Marvels Season 11 Episode 48?

Join us for a devastating but enlightening hour as we delve into complex and often-tragic engineering failures that have shaped our world. Five dramatic events unfold as we discover the causes of: the 1983 collapse of New England’s Mianus Bridge; the sinking of the EM Ocean Ranger /EM offshore oilri...

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