The destruction of the twin towers was a site that became the definition of terror. It was an onslaught that killed nearly three thousand people - but a decade later, the attack isn't over. The dust that overwhelmed the streets of Lower Manhattan became a weapon. The clouds contained particles of pulverized concrete, asbestos, lead from fifty thousand computers, mercury from countless light bulbs -- a million tons of poisonous fallout. Now nearly 20,000 people are receiving treatment for a range of illnesses, many of them serious. And more than 60,000 are registered as at risk. The BBC Our World team first broke the story globally in 2006. They return 5 years later to investigate a worsening tragedy and followup with those who shared their stories.
Title | Our World - Season 5 Episode 29 Fallout 9/11 Ten Years On |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary, Crime |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | BBC World News, BBC News |
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Alternative Titles | BBC Our World |
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First Air Date | Jun 16, 2007 |
Last Air date | Mar 30, 2024 |
Season | 18 Season |
Episode | 264 Episode |
Runtime | 30:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 6.50/ 10 by 4.00 users |
Popularity | 35.556 |
Language | English |