Where To Stream Engineering Catastrophes Season 7 Episode 2
Island Observatory Failure
- Aired October 25, 2023
- 60 Min
- Rated 8.3
- Number 47 Of 69 Rated Episodes
In Puerto Rico, the iconic Arecibo Observatory, a radio telescope nestled into a giant crater, had to close in 2020 after suspension cables holding up a critical 900-ton platform came crashing into the 305 m dish. Experts analyze the cumulative effects that led to the collapse of this awe-inspiring structure, which has been operational since 1963.