They Cut Down a Mountain to Build an Airport on the Sea

And the one that nearly derailed opening day was something no rehearsal had fully prepared them for. In this video, we follow the story of Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok airport: 1. The mountain that had to be cut down 2. The soft sea floor that could not hold the weight 3. The island that was too far from the city 4. The opening day that almost broke everything Which airport would you rather land at: the old one between the buildings, or the new one on the sea? Tell me in the comments. If you like stories about giant projects and impossible engineering, subscribe for more. #engineering #HongKong #megastructures