Modern Marvels · SEASON 18
Alaska
Episode 16 · 2012-02-20

- Documentary
Episode overview
Our 49th state is one tough terrain. In the air, on the ground–and deep beneath it–survival here requires an amazing array of technological innovations. From buildings to highways, brutal winters to bug-infested summers, this unforgiving landscape demands creative work-arounds. And then there's the constant threat of natural disasters…tsunami, anyone?
44 minutes
Season 18 episodes
1. Inside Your Walls2011-10-03
2. Built by Hand2011-10-10
3. Swamp Tech2011-10-24
4. Pocket Tools2011-11-07
5. Food Trucks2011-11-14
6. Weird Machines2011-11-28
7. More Candy2011-12-05
8. Battle Ready2011-12-19
9. Stink2011-12-26
10. Waterproof2012-01-02
11. Wood2012-01-09
12. Convenience Stores2012-01-16
13. Tiny Weapons2012-01-23
14. Under Pressure2012-01-30
15. Shoes2012-02-06
16. Alaska2012-02-20