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Why Hurricane Katrina Was a Nightmare We Weren’t Prepared For | Code Red In 2005 Hurricane Katrina ripped apart New Orleans. Scientists explain how Katrina and other hurricanes form and unpack why they can be so destructive. - Hurricane Katrina (USA) - 2005 - Typhoon Haiyan (Philippines) - 2013 - Hurricane Sandy (USA) - 2012 - Hurricane Mitch (Central America) - 1998 Code Red | S1E06 | Tropical Storms Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

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Title
Why Hurricane Katrina Was a Nightmare We Weren’t Prepared For | Code Red
Category
Society
Runtime
50 minutes
Language
English

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