Impossible Builds

Early Complications

Clip: Episode 5 | 3m 5s

After draining out the quarry’s water, the Ice World team discovers the quarry’s floor structure is not as stable as what was anticipated. As a result, the engineering team must go back to the drawing board to rethink the design of the building.

Aired: 10/13/21 | Rating: TV-G

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