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A Historical Overview of the Deadliest Hurricanes in the US
It struck the bustling city of Galveston, Texas, on September 8, 1900, forever changing its landscape and history. With winds reaching up to 140 miles per hour, this Category 4 storm claimed the lives ...
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The US's deadliest hurricane hit Galveston in 1900. Here’s what it tells us about restricting NOAA.
The Weather Bureau chief in charge of Cuba “saw conspiracies everywhere,” wrote Erik Larson in his 2000 book "Isaac’s Storm," which chronicles the lead-up to the 1900 Galveston hurricane and ...
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Hurricane Hunting From Outer Space
The lack of data about storms can be fatal. The Great Galveston hurricane of 1900 took around 12,000 lives. It might have had a better outcome, but forecasters missed where the storm was heading ...
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Hurricane Season
policies, and people. “Hurricane Season” host Andrew Schneider starts with the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900.
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The artist behind showstopping Mardi Gras headpieces
GALVESTON, Texas -- Mardi Gras season is a busy time for Megan Maberry, owner of Hurricane Headdress. When she is not working as a full-time art teacher, she designs one-of-a-kind headpieces.