Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900

The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 devastated the city of Galveston, Texas, with a Category 4 storm that caught residents off guard due to limited technology and awareness. The hurricane caused massive destruction, cutting off the city from the outside world and resulting in a death toll exceeding 8,000. The aftermath saw widespread homelessness and a city under military law, with aid coming from various organizations. The disaster remains the deadliest weather event in U.S. history, with damages equivalent to nearly a billion dollars today.

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