Topic: Natural Gas Explosion

5 chapters across the catalog

Network of Death
Episode 655 3:12:53 - 3:16:50

655: Network of Death

Natural Gas Infrastructure, Aging Pipeline Propaganda

An NBC News investigation highlights the dangers of aging natural gas pipelines in the U.S., citing 135 deaths over ten years. The hosts dismiss this as "fear porn" designed to stimulate the economy through infrastructure spending, noting that police-related deaths far outnumber pipeline fatalities.

Episode 472 2:33:19 - 2:37:20

472: Conheads in Mexico

Indianapolis House Explosion, Microwave Detonation Theory

Three individuals were indicted for an Indianapolis house explosion that damaged over 30 homes. Prosecutors allege the suspects filled the house with natural gas and used a timed microwave oven as a detonator for insurance fraud. The hosts cite *MythBusters* to argue that replicating such a massive explosion using only natural gas and a microwave is scientifically improbable.

Cloudbusting
Episode 130 49:21 - 51:04

130: Cloudbusting

Ontario Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion

A massive explosion occurred along the Trans-Canada natural gas pipeline in Northern Ontario on Saturday, September 12, 2009. The blast sent a 200-meter pillar of fire into the sky and was felt by residents miles away. Despite the scale of the event and its impact on energy infrastructure, the incident received minimal coverage in United States media.