It's Gonna Get Worse
Synopsis
A retired scientist built a 10,000-foot shelter from 42 recycled school buses to protect people from a potential nuclear apocalypse.
Synopsis
Bruce Beach, a retired scientist, has spent decades preparing for what he believes will be a catastrophic end to civilization. He built a 10,000-foot nuclear shelter in 1985, constructed from 42 recycled school buses buried under concrete. Alongside Beach, two other Americans share their extensive survival plans, including stockpiling food and water. Experts assess their strategies and the feasibility of their preparations. The documentary presents a stark look at the lengths some will go to in anticipation of societal collapse.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Bruce Beach and his unique underground shelter.
- Find out what extreme preppers are doing to survive.
- See the assessment of survival plans by experts.
Did You Know
- Bruce Beach built a nuclear shelter in 1985 designed for 500 people.
- 80% of the population could die within the first two years of a major catastrophe.
- School buses can support one and a half times their weight without damage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Beach's belief about the end of the world?
Bruce Beach believes that a universal catastrophe is imminent and that a nuclear war is inevitable.
How is Bruce Beach's nuclear shelter constructed?
Bruce Beach's nuclear shelter is made from 42 recycled school buses linked together and buried under 18 inches of concrete and 14 feet of earth.
What percentage of the population does Bruce Beach estimate will die in a major catastrophe?
Bruce Beach estimates that 80% of the population will die during the first two years of a major catastrophe.
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