The seventh episode of National Geographic’s documentary series Disaster Autopsy, airing on 21 September 2022, at 10:00 PM, focuses on the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster, a Manhattan crane collapse, and a fire on the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal.
The episode looks into the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, which occurred in 2011 when a powerful earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck the coast of Japan. The impact of the natural disasters on the nuclear power plant and the subsequent release of radioactive material will be examined, including the challenges faced and the measures taken to contain the disaster.
Moving to Manhattan, the episode investigates a crane collapse that occurred during the construction of a high-rise building. Cranes are essential in the construction of tall buildings, but they can also pose significant risks if not properly maintained or operated. The episode will explore the factors that led to the crane’s collapse and the impact it had on the busy city.
Finally, the episode turns to the USS Forrestal, an aircraft carrier that experienced a devastating fire in 1967. Aircraft carriers are complex vessels with a high risk of fires and explosions due to the presence of jet fuel and armaments. The episode will detail the events that led to the fire, the challenges faced in fighting it, and the lessons learned from this tragic incident.
Disaster Autopsy: Fukushima, Manhattan Crane, Forrestal airs Saturday, 21 September 2024, at 10:00 PM on National Geographic.
