Remembering the Galveston Hurricane of 1900: Insights from History
Words: 421 1571The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 remains etched in the annals of American history as one of the most catastrophic natural disasters ever recorded. This tempestuous event struck the coastal city of Galveston, Texas, with unrelenting force on September 8, 1900, leaving an enduring imprint on the Gulf Coast region and reshaping our collective understanding of disaster management. The hurricane's ferocious winds and towering storm surge wrought havoc upon the unsuspecting residents, claiming thousands of lives and reducing swathes of the […]