Major Disasters That Changed History

The video explores how natural disasters have shaped human history, highlighting events like the Mount Tambora eruption, the Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and the Great Smog of London. It discusses the societal and legal changes following the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, Johnstown Flood, and Irish Potato Famine. The economic impact of the San Francisco earthquake and the Dust Bowl's influence on American society are also covered. Lastly, it examines the advancements in burn treatment after the Coconut Grove Nightclub fire.

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