Alaska Mega Machines

April. 27,2016 TV-PG

Rating：

6.5

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Documentary Reality

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Trailer Synopsis

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.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2016

6 Episode

Episode 1 - Alaska Mega Machines

April. 27,2016

The 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

Episode 2 - The Yeti Strikes Back

May. 04,2016

Alaskan 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.

Episode 3 - Gargantuan off the Grid

May. 11,2016

Alaskan 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.

Episode 4 - Bering Sea Giants

May. 18,2016

Alaska's Coast Guard fights dangerous waters to maintain buoys; machinery finds big rewards 800 feet below Alaska's surface; Alaskans build a steel ferry.

Episode 5 - Warriors in the Last Frontier

May. 25,2016

A 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.

Episode 6 - Behemoths of the Bush

June. 01,2016

Only 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.

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