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National Geographic: Situation Critical

National Geographic: Situation Critical

In Situation Critical, we explore the unfolding action and the real people thrust into survivor mode by some of the most dramatic events in modern history.

This fast-paced series takes you inside the seemingly stable events that became headline disasters in a matter of minutes. Each hour-long episode combines archival footage, accurate re-enactments, advanced CGI and firsthand accounts from those at the centre of the action. Building suspense with each heart-pounding movement, we vividly break down the terrifying moments — outlining the life-threatening risks, daring decisions, frantic communications, evolving tactics and last-ditch efforts developing with each decisive tick of the clock.

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StatusEnded
Original NameNational Geographic: Situation Critical
First Air DateJune 12, 2007
Last Air DateAugust 13, 2009
Seasons1
Episodes13
Episode Runtime NaNmin
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production Companies
NetworksNational Geographic
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A Russian Navy mini-submarine is on a secret mission in North Pacific. In the gloom, hundreds of feet below the surface, it accidentally becomes entangled in a discarded fishing net. A desperate race against time begins. Will the rescuers find the trapped crew dead or alive?

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