In the early 1900s, American expansion and growth exposed millions to natural and man-made disasters. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes obliterated towns and cities and claimed thousands of lives. Developing technology led to taller buildings, aircraft, and bridges that brought cataclysms of their own. Through colorized home movies and archival footage, take a fresh look at the nation’s worst catastrophes of the early 20th century and how they inspired scientists to find ways to mitigate further fatal events.
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