Meltdown at Fukushima | Triple Disaster | 1
Against The Odds19 Apr 2022

Meltdown at Fukushima | Triple Disaster | 1

In March 2011, one of the largest earthquakes in history struck eastern Japan, followed by a massive tsunami. This one-two punch then caused a third disaster—a total loss of power at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Employees at the plant found themselves scrambling to cool down the reactors, and avoid a deadly meltdown.

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Alone in Antarctica | The Last Man | 3

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Alone in Antarctica | The Far Eastern Party | 2

Alone in Antarctica | The Far Eastern Party | 2

Douglas Mawson and his companions Belgrave Ninnis and Xavier Mertz are losing precious time on their journey across uncharted territory in Antarctica. Severe storms have pinned them down for days, and...

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Alone in Antarctica | The Windiest Place on Earth | 1

Alone in Antarctica | The Windiest Place on Earth | 1

It’s 1912, the golden age of Antarctic exploration, and teams from the Australasian Antarctic Expedition are preparing to journey into the wilderness. One trio, led by the Australian geologist Douglas...

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Oceanos: Rescue off the Wild Coast | Into the Waves | 4

Oceanos: Rescue off the Wild Coast | Into the Waves | 4

In August 1991, Lorraine Betts set sail aboard the Oceanos as cruise director, overseeing passenger entertainment and well-being. But when the lights went out and the ship began taking on water, it wa...

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Oceanos: Rescue off the Wild Coast | Sink or Swim | 3

Oceanos: Rescue off the Wild Coast | Sink or Swim | 3

With all the lifeboats launched, the remaining passengers aboard the Oceanos cling to railings as the ship lists hard to one side. When helicopters arrive, the entertainment crew springs into action a...

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Oceanos: Rescue off the Wild Coast | Abandon Ship | 2

Oceanos: Rescue off the Wild Coast | Abandon Ship | 2

As a hellish storm batters the Oceanos off the South African coast, senior crew members flee aboard a lifeboat, leaving passengers behind. With no leadership in sight, the entertainers step up, guidin...

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Oceanos: Rescue off the Wild Coast | “Just A Precaution”  | 1

Oceanos: Rescue off the Wild Coast | “Just A Precaution” | 1

On the night of August 3, 1991, the cruise ship Oceanos sets sail from South Africa’s eastern cape with 571 people aboard—despite a massive storm barreling up the coast. Soon, a breach in the hull kno...

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An Exclusive Excerpt From Our New Book | 1

An Exclusive Excerpt From Our New Book | 1

We’ve got a new book! How to Survive Against the Odds: Tales & Tips for Animal Attacks and Natural Disasters is out today from Wondery and HarperCollins. Go inside life-or-death situations where every...

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