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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 8 MIN

Mullaperiyar Dam Collapse Scenario

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

The Mullaperiyar Dam, a historical structure that predates your grandparents, faces the risk of sudden failure. Explore the factors that could lead to its collapse and the potential devastation for nearby communities. Understand the scale of damage from a dam breach and how a minor earthquake might trigger a major disaster. Read the full transcript and sources. Got questions or concerns? Contact us. Check out our top 100 episodes in one mind-blowing book: Get the book. Join our channel for exclusive perks: Join now. Explore more shows: How to Survive: Watch now Your Body on: Watch now Crazy Creatures: Watch now Watch more 'What If' scenarios: Planet Earth: Explore The Cosmos: Explore Technology: Explore Your Body: Explore Humanity: Explore Shop our T-shirts and merch. Suggest an episode: Submit here. Newsletter: Subscribe. Connect with What If: Instagram Discord Twitter Facebook What If in other languages: Spanish: Watch Mandarin: Watch Podcast: Listen here. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: Learn more. Contact us: Get in touch. 00:00:00: The Mullaperiyar dam starting to crack.00:00:39: Providing vital power and irrigation to Kerala.00:02:46: Catastrophic breach in the dam.00:04:37: All dams interconnected to the Arabian sea destroyed. #MullaperiyarDam #DamCollapse #DamBreach #Earthquake #Kerala #Disaster #CommunityImpact See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/681d866be64c4b83e7e51881 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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