Missouri levee blasted to help lower crest of 1937 Ohio River Valley flood

Missouri levee blasted to help lower crest of 1937 Ohio River Valley flood

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The transcript highlights a lesson about human vulnerability to nature, regardless of scientific and material advancements. This lesson was underscored by the Great Ohio Flood of 1937, which resulted in the loss of 100 lives, serving as a stark reminder of nature's power.

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What were some of the worldly comforts that did not protect him from nature's wrath?

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In what ways did the individual mentioned in the text feel at the mercy of nature?

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What was the lesson learned regarding the power of Mother Nature?

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What does the phrase 'uglier face' refer to in the context of nature?

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How did the Great Ohio Flood of 1937 impact the lives of people?

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