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2013
1 Season
7.0 (40)

Meltdown is a captivating documentary series created by National Geographic in 2013. The show sets the stage for a heart-pounding adventure as it follows a team of experts trying to prevent disasters that could lead to the meltdown of nuclear reactors around the world. Meltdown is not just about the aftermath of a nuclear meltdown, but also the level of preparedness and vigilance required of everyone in the affected area.

The documentary series features three experts with decades of experience in handling hazardous materials and responding to emergencies. One of them is Rich Pyle, a nuclear engineer who has worked on various projects around the world. His knowledge and expertise in nuclear engineering make him a valuable asset to the Meltdown team. Another expert is Dave Varabioff, who has over 30 years of experience in managing radioactive materials. He is a veteran of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and has vast knowledge on how to manage different types of nuclear disasters. The last member of the team is Diego Amarosa, an expert in radiation protection with over 20 years of experience. Amarosa's expertise has been instrumental in assessing the amount of radiation released from the nuclear plants and its impact on nearby areas.

Meltdown captures the daily routines of the team as they move from one nuclear plant to another worldwide, assessing the plants' conditions and identifying potential hazards that could lead to nuclear meltdowns. The documentary highlights the technicalities involved in dealing with nuclear plants and the remedial measures that must be taken to prevent disasters.

The show's experts explore the empty, abandoned towns near the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, giving viewers a firsthand experience of the impact of nuclear meltdowns on the environment and the people. They also go underwater to investigate how nuclear waste and radiation from a sunken nuclear submarine could be polluting the sea and posing a threat to marine life.

The team receives a commission to investigate a nuclear power plant on the verge of a nuclear disaster in Germany. They work tirelessly to assess the situation and come up with solutions to prevent the disaster from happening. The team's race against time to prevent the meltdown and save the lives of millions of people in the surrounding areas makes for an intense and compelling finale to the series.

Apart from the action and adventure, Meltdown provides extensive insight into the technicalities and measures involved in nuclear plant safety. It showcases how continuous monitoring of nuclear power plants is essential to detecting and preventing nuclear disasters. It also educates viewers on the dangers of nuclear radiation and the impact of nuclear meltdowns on the environment and human health.

In conclusion, the Meltdown documentary series is a gripping and informative show that delivers an enthralling exploration of the potential hazards and necessary steps that need to be taken to protect nuclear reactors worldwide. The team's passion for saving lives and preventing disasters is evident in every episode, keeping viewers glued to their screens throughout the series. Meltdown is a must-watch for anyone curious about the world of nuclear power plants and emergency response measures.

Meltdown is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between October 31, 2013 and on National Geographic

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Seasons

12. Newbies Dash for Cash

December 19, 2013

Russell and Terence take a trip to an estate sale and meet Retro Robin. Russell quickly surmises that there's not a lot of precious metal valuables, except for a sterling silver tea set. They use an acid test and discover it's real, but now they have to haggle with the tough negotiator Robin if they hope to turn a profit. Meanwhile, Ron and Melanie go to an auction house to bid on silver items. Ron gets carried away and overpays on a bunch of silver pieces.

11. Newcomers

December 19, 2013

Three urban treasure hunters battle the market and fierce competition as they seek out precious metals in unorthodox places and melt them down for cash. Russell visits an aerospace shop to scope out airplane parts. He puts big money into a massive engine that could contain precious metals -- a risky gamble that he hopes will pay off. Looking to score big on gold teeth, Ron and Melanie strike a deal with a dentist. Meanwhile, Joe visits a medical supply warehouse in search of silver.

10. No Country for Gold Men

December 12, 2013

Dave hits pay dirt when he gets access to an old stamp mill, a device used to crush rocks into powder to get the gold out. Diego heads to a racetrack because he thinks he might find old silver horseshoes, but when a trainer suggests he might find silver and platinum at the nearby horse hospital, he goes there instead. Meanwhile, Rich heads out to a Wild West-themed ranch used for movie shoots and weddings hoping to find precious metal antiques.

9. Silver Sword, Golden Pig

December 12, 2013

Diego explores the martial arts world in search of weapons that might be made with precious metals. He hits a dead end with a master sensei, but the sensei refers him to an ancient weapons dealer. Knowing that marine testing equipment was made with precious metals in order to withstand saltwater corrosion, Rich visits a warehouse that turns out to be a treasure trove of old test equipment. And Dave visits a gold mine in search of crystalized gold, one of the rarest forms of gold on the planet.

8. Fight or Flight

December 5, 2013

Diego finds an old plane being sold for parts and makes a deal that he can keep whatever he can pull out. Dave wants to help an elderly couple raise money for moving expenses by going through their possessions and determining what has value, but the couple has trouble giving up their sentimental attachments. Rich goes to a music store in search of a good deal on a flute made of silver, but then he's offered a thousand cell phones from the attic of the store, and that gives him an idea.

7. Cash in the Chem Lab

November 21, 2013

Where there's a weld, there's a way. The three urban treasure hunters rummage through a salvage yard, comb through a high school chemistry lab, and scour an abandoned aluminum factory hoping to turn trash into treasure.

6. Platinum Payday

November 14, 2013

Diego uncovers a giant score in platinum, but to come up with the cash to make the deal happen, he has to not only liquidate his entire bank account, but also pawn his beloved motorcycle. Elsewhere, Rich's hunt for precious metals leads him to a recording studio, where a rapper is trying to sell a bunch of bling. Meanwhile, Dave uncovers an old cell tower console that is loaded with gold.

5. Coffin Up Cash

November 14, 2013

Rich buys broken solar panels for the silver inside, but learns it's nearly impossible to get the silver out by himself. He pays a professional to do the job -- a big gamble. Dave is playing it safe, making no initial investment in the dental X-ray fixer solution he's gathering up from local dentists. Used to develop X-rays, fixer removes the silver from the film and contains silver residue. Meanwhile, Diego's made an investment of $450 to buy a casket for the gold letters engraved on it.

4. Ready to Rock-It

November 7, 2013

Rich hunts for old rocket parts because he thinks they're made with precious metals to withstand the intense heat. Meanwhile, Dave looks for treasure in the form of a photo processing filter used to recover silver found on photo paper. And Diego looks for a trophy as his prize. As long as it's made of real silver, any shaped trophy will do, because the trophy Diego really wants at the end of the day is cash.

3. Standing on a Gold Mine

November 7, 2013

Dave's crew thinks he's nuts when he decides to rip up his new property, a former jewelry store and workshop, but he's convinced there's gold hidden in and under the carpeting. Elsewhere, Diego gets a lead on a vintage electronics dealer and brings his buddy James along, expecting to find the mother lode in vintage motherboards. Meanwhile, Rich's search for precious metals leads him to an antiques dealer selling off an entire storage unit full of items from someone's estate.

2. Break the Bank

October 31, 2013

Dave decides to fulfill a longtime goal and get his hands on some old mining equipment in the hope that it may contain dirt and rock residue that could, in turn, contain gold. He's hoping for a $40,000+ payday, but soon discovers it's going to be tougher to get at it than he initially anticipated. Meanwhile, Rich gets a lead on an old building being gutted and rehabbed and has the chance to search it for anything that might contain precious metals.

1. Bite the Bullet

October 31, 2013

Rich gets exclusive access to a manufacturing equipment warehouse and goes treasure hunting for precious metals in the equipment's old components. When he finds a robotic arm from an old auto assembly line, he relies on his Detroit background to hopefully turn it into a payday. Meanwhile, Dave knows that catalytic converters use platinum, so he gets down and dirty crawling under every old car he can find - until he ends up at the wrong end of a shotgun.

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Where to Watch Meltdown

Meltdown is available for streaming on the National Geographic website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Meltdown on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.