Engineering Catastrophes

A sinkhole envelops a residential street in the Bronx, growing so large that it swallows a van whole. Experts reveal how a combination of heavy rain and aging infrastructure led to this panic-inducing disaster.

In the bustling city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, an explosion rips through a busy shopping center, killing thirty-three people. An investigation uncovers how a wayward pipe that was ignored during the building's construction led to this tragic loss of life.

An explosion at a chemical plant in New Jersey kills five workers and unleashes a torrent of black smoke into the morning sky. An investigation reveals how a small amount of water led to this fatal manufacturing catastrophe.