Alaska Mega Machines
2016 · Documentary · Reality
Alaska is known for its great beauty and inspirational landscapes. However, it is equally as notorious for its rugged terrain, brutal winters and remote locations. Still, like everywhere, life goes on in Alaska throughout the dead of winter. Everyday tasks often become extraordinary challenges. But, with the help of colossal equipment and machines, residents are able to not only endure, but thrive and enjoy among the sub-zero temperatures, steep mountainous terrain and fragile–sometimes deadly–ice. New Science Channel series Alaska Mega Machines examines the science behind how these machines are engineered for survival in the last frontier.
Episodes
1. Alaska Mega MachinesThe premiere features a rugged ship built to withstand tsunami-size waves; a fleet of machines combating a massive flood in the Arctic Circle; and powerful wind turbines▶2. The Yeti Strikes BackAlaskan engineers build a massive dam to power an entire town; the world's largest helicopters; Alaska's largest boat lift hauls a 400-ton fishing ship in high winds.▶3. Gargantuan off the GridAlaskan engineers build a massive dam to power an entire town; the world's largest helicopters; Alaska's largest boat lift hauls a 400-ton fishing ship in high winds.▶4. Bering Sea GiantsAlaska's Coast Guard fights dangerous waters to maintain buoys; machinery finds big rewards 800 feet below Alaska's surface; Alaskans build a steel ferry.▶5. Warriors in the Last FrontierA unique barge carries an entire train along Alaska's high seas. A mega fish factory on a remote island churns out 3 million pounds of seafood a day. A flying ambulance saves lives 14,000 feet above Alaska's wilderness.▶6. Behemoths of the BushOnly in Alaska can you find an airport made from nothing but water and ice. Hardy vehicles brave the arctic to travel across the tundra. And next to a field of moose, 16 missiles stand by to prevent a nuclear disaster.More Like This
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