The Great 1900 Galveston Hurricane: How America’s Deadliest Natural Disaster Changed Disaster Response
On September 8, 1900, a catastrophic hurricane struck Galveston, Texas, marking the deadliest natural disaster in American history. Known as the Great Galveston Hurricane, this Category 4 storm claimed the lives of an estimated 8,000 to 12,000 people and left the city in ruins. This disaster not only highlighted the need for better storm prediction … Read more