Destruction Decoded

Water covers two thirds of the Earth's surface, but when this vital ingredient of life unleashes its fury, it becomes the ultimate harbinger of chaos.

Bridges and tunnels have transformed the way we live, but when disasters do happen, they can be catastrophic. Uncover the truth behind some of the worst bridge collapses and tunnel fires in history.

Journey into the eye of the storm as we explore some of the most destructive hurricanes in history.

Through cutting-edge CGI, we explore how the incredible power of an earthquake is stored and released, making them one of the most destructive of all natural disasters.

Explore the deadliest volcano eruptions in world history as we venture into the Earth to better understand these primordial structures.

Discover the most destructive tornadoes ever as we look at how they form, why they're so unpredictable, and what scientists are doing to try to minimize their damage.

Mass transit makes our lives possible, but it also creates the potential for deadly accidents. Join us as we investigate the worst plane, train and ship disasters of all time.

Discover how a manmade disaster can be just as destructive as any natural disaster.