National Geographic - Megacities - 5. Mexico City
National Geographic - Megacities - 5. Mexico City
English | 46 minutes | 704x384 | DivX | MP3 - 128kbps | 700 MB
Mexico City is the world's biggest city. It sprawls across more than 1400 square kilometres. But for the 18 million people who live here, it's not just another metropolis. Mexico City is ground zero. This mega city violates the first rule of real estate: location. On one side: one of the world's most earthquake-prone hotspots. On the other: one of the world's most active volcanoes. And beneath their feet - a shaky foundation of landfill. To Mother Nature, Mexico City is one big target. And any moment, another big earthquake could hit the city. But against the most destructive force of nature, the city is tapping the power of science. Towering over the city is Latin America's tallest skyscraper - built to ride out an earthquake on giant shock absorbers. From subways to freeways, this episode examines how Mexico City is harnessing cutting-edge technology to build in safety.