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        "id": 2042134,
        "msgid": "the-terrifying-storm-that-once-devastated-a-superpower-1792227047",
        "date": "2026-10-17 14:54:19",
        "title": "The Terrifying Storm That Once Devastated a Superpower",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Anthropology",
        "summary": "The 1900 Galveston hurricane devastated the Texas island city, killing an estimated 10,000\u201312,000 people and becoming the deadliest natural disaster in US history. A storm surge that overwhelmed the island, destroyed homes and infrastructure, and left extensive property damage contributed to the catastrophic death toll.",
        "content": "<p>The United States was once struck by a powerful storm known as the\nGalveston hurricane. The 1900 hurricane devastated the superpower.<\/p>\n<p>According to the US National Park Service (NPS), the 1900 Galveston\nhurricane was an estimated Category 4 tropical storm that hit the City\nof Galveston and Galveston Island, Texas, on 8 September 1900. It is\nrecorded as the deadliest natural disaster in US history.<\/p>\n<p>The storm was first observed near coordinates 15\u00b0N, 63\u00b0W on 30\nAugust. On 4 September, Galveston residents learned that it was moving\nnorth across Cuba, but detailed information was very limited.<\/p>\n<p>Then, on 8 September, the sea surged ahead of the storm\u2019s vortex and\nrapidly flooded Galveston Island. The bridge connecting the island to\nthe mainland collapsed before many residents had a chance to\nevacuate.<\/p>\n<p>Strong winds and flying debris brought down homes, destroying\ntwo-thirds of the city. After striking Texas, the storm crossed Oklahoma\nand Kansas, turned north-east across the Great Lakes and Canada, and\neventually dissipated over the North Atlantic on 12 September.<\/p>\n<p>Between 6,000 and 8,000 people are recorded as having died in\nGalveston city. The total death toll across Galveston Island is\nestimated at between 10,000 and 12,000.<\/p>\n<p>Property losses were estimated at between US$20 million and US$30\nmillion at the time. A total of 2,636 homes were completely destroyed.\nThe Galveston Island shoreline was also eroded by 91 metres (300 feet),\nand 16 ships in the harbour suffered severe damage.<\/p>\n<p>Several factors contributed to the high death toll. The hurricane\ngenerated a storm surge 4.8 metres (15.7 feet) high, while the highest\npoint on Galveston Island was only 2.7 metres (8.7 feet) above sea\nlevel, leaving almost the entire island submerged.<\/p>\n<p>The collapse of buildings along the coast sent fragments of brick,\ntimber and slate roofs flying into other buildings and striking\nresidents.<\/p>",
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