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What was Hurricane Katrina?

What was Hurricane Katrina?

History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast vor 5 Monaten

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Imagine a storm so massive that it flooded an entire city! In
August 2005, one of the biggest and most powerful storms in
American history slammed into the Gulf Coast. It was called
Hurricane Katrina! But what exactly is a Category 5 hurricane,
and just how huge are we talking? When Katrina hit, the heavy
walls built to keep water out—called levees—suddenly broke.
Whoosh! In a flash, water rushed in, and 80 percent of the famous
city of New Orleans was completely underwater! But this episode
isn't just about a scary storm; it's an incredible story about
real-life superheroes! When people were stranded on the roofs of
their houses, brave rescue teams flew in on helicopters and
zoomed on boats to save over 33,500 people! That is absolutely
amazing! Join us as we explore the wild science behind
hurricanes, the dramatic rescues that saved the day, and how
amazing communities came together to help each other rebuild.
Discover how a whole city refused to give up and showed the world
what true teamwork looks like!