Hurricane Katrina: Part 1

New Orleans, located below sea level and surrounded by water, has a history of enduring storms. Despite flood defenses built in the 1960s, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 revealed the city's vulnerability. Initially underestimated, Katrina gained strength over the Gulf of Mexico, leading to a mandatory evacuation as it headed for New Orleans.

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