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Chance and Decay

Europe's heritage of pictures, statues. and buildings is being destroyed at a frightening rate by atmospheric pollution, but an American scientist has just invented a method of preserving limestone which conservationists hope will change the situation radically. Also: Meteorite Mystery - In 1908 a vast explosion shook the Tungus district of Siberia: was it due to the biggest meteorite ever to hit the earth, or something odder? The Russians, after sending out many expeditions, have just released a filmed report.

English
  • Originally Aired April 10, 1966
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC Two
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