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| Below are the various catastrophies depicted in the order they occur in the film: | Below are the various catastrophies depicted in the order they occur in the film: | ||
| ==]== | |||
| In this scenario, a ] on the island of ] triggers a massive ] wherein a sizeable portion of the island collapses into the sea, causing a massive mega-tsunami to race across the ] and strike the east coast of the ], completely inundating New York City. | |||
| ==Killer ]== | |||
| This scenario begins with a mysterious 'missile attack' in a remote area somewhere in the ]. The 'missiles' are soon revealed to be small asteroid fragments, the advance guard of a much larger asteroid on a collision course with Earth. The asteroid is located and an attempt is made to destroy it using nuclear ]. The attempt fails, resulting in the asteroid being broken into hundreds of smaller pieces which then impact and obliterate ]. | |||
| ==Global ]== | |||
| In this scenario, a ] similar to ] or ] is unleashed, wreaking havoc as it spreads at a phenominal rate throughout ], the ], and ], prompting many countries to enact ] and close their borders in a frantic attempt to contain the spread of the disease. | |||
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| This scenario is the only one wherein Dr. Howell reaches his laboratory unhindered. Upon arrival, he and his colleagues initiate a highly controversial experiment using the world's largest ]. The experiment quickly goes out of control, resulting in the creation of a new type of matter called a ], which begins to consume and destroy all matter around it. | |||
| ==Disclaimer== | |||
| It should be noted that although these scenarios are based on real possibilities, most of them have been scaled up for dramatic effect, something that is mentioned constantly throughout the program. | |||
| ==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| All original official sources cite 5 different scenarios including a giant volcanic explosion, but the volcanic explosion segment was not aired during its first airing on the National Geographic Channel for unknown reasons and all references on the National Geographic website to it has been removed as of June 2006. Only the other 4 scenarios have been aired on NGC. However the BBC website still references to the ]. () | All original official sources cite 5 different scenarios including a giant volcanic explosion, but the volcanic explosion segment was not aired during its first airing on the National Geographic Channel for unknown reasons and all references on the National Geographic website to it has been removed as of June 2006. Only the other 4 scenarios have been aired on NGC. However the BBC website still references to the ]. () | ||
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Revision as of 05:15, 18 August 2006
"Imagine waking up to the last day on Earth...
Inspired by the predictions of scientists, End Day creates apocalyptic scenarios that go beyond reality. In a single hour, explore five different fictional disasters, from a giant tsunami hitting New York to a deadly meteorite strike on Berlin."
End Day is a docu-drama produced by the BBC and airing on the National Geographic Channel that depicts various doomsday scenarios. The documentary follows Dr. Howell, a scientist, as he travels from his hotel room in London, England to his laboratory in New York City, and shows how each scenario affects his journey as well as those around him, with various experts providing commentary on that specific disaster as it unfolds.
Below are the various catastrophies depicted in the order they occur in the film:
Mega-Tsunami
In this scenario, a volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma triggers a massive landslide wherein a sizeable portion of the island collapses into the sea, causing a massive mega-tsunami to race across the Atlantic ocean and strike the east coast of the United States, completely inundating New York City.
Killer Asteroid
This scenario begins with a mysterious 'missile attack' in a remote area somewhere in the Middle East. The 'missiles' are soon revealed to be small asteroid fragments, the advance guard of a much larger asteroid on a collision course with Earth. The asteroid is located and an attempt is made to destroy it using nuclear ICBMs. The attempt fails, resulting in the asteroid being broken into hundreds of smaller pieces which then impact and obliterate Berlin.
Global Pandemic
In this scenario, a virus similar to SARS or Asian Bird Flu is unleashed, wreaking havoc as it spreads at a phenominal rate throughout Europe, the UK, and North America, prompting many countries to enact martial law and close their borders in a frantic attempt to contain the spread of the disease.
Black Hole
This scenario is the only one wherein Dr. Howell reaches his laboratory unhindered. Upon arrival, he and his colleagues initiate a highly controversial experiment using the world's largest particle accelerator. The experiment quickly goes out of control, resulting in the creation of a new type of matter called a strangelet, which begins to consume and destroy all matter around it.
Disclaimer
It should be noted that although these scenarios are based on real possibilities, most of them have been scaled up for dramatic effect, something that is mentioned constantly throughout the program.
Trivia
All original official sources cite 5 different scenarios including a giant volcanic explosion, but the volcanic explosion segment was not aired during its first airing on the National Geographic Channel for unknown reasons and all references on the National Geographic website to it has been removed as of June 2006. Only the other 4 scenarios have been aired on NGC. However the BBC website still references to the super volcano. (Official BBC website)