Most Dangerous Transports: Siberian Ice Road | Mega Transports
Synopsis
Temperatures in the Kolymar mountain range drop to minus fifty degrees Celsius, making the Siberian Ice Road a perilous route for transporting heavy machinery to gold mines.
Synopsis
Dennis operates a truck on the Siberian Ice Road, a vital route through the Kolymar mountain range. This path stretches one thousand kilometers from Magadan, the nearest city, and is only accessible for four months each year. Temperatures can drop to minus fifty degrees Celsius, making travel perilous. Dennis and his team transport heavy machinery, including an 86-ton Komatsu D475A bulldozer, to gold mines. They face mechanical failures and extreme weather, racing against time to deliver equipment before the mining season begins.
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Why Watch
- See Dennis navigate the deadly Siberian Ice Road.
- Find out how a bulldozer is transported in extreme conditions.
- Meet the team facing life-threatening challenges on the ice.
Did You Know
- The Siberian Ice Road is only accessible for four months a year.
- Temperatures in the region can drop to 50 degrees below zero.
- The Komatsu D475A bulldozer costs 1.2 million euros.
- The bulldozer weighs 86 tonnes, more than the world's heaviest tank.
- Magadan is the only major city within a 1,700 kilometer radius.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the temperature in Siberia during winter?
Temperatures can drop as low as 50 degrees below zero.
How long is the ice road in Siberia?
The ice road stretches for a thousand kilometers.
What is the weight of the Komatsu D475 bulldozer?
The Komatsu D475 bulldozer weighs 86 tonnes.
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