Staying safe if there is a flood. "China's Sorry" creates widespread destruction -- Himalayan quake causes floods in Asia's Indus Valley -- Flooding leaves 80 percent of New Orleans underwater -- Italian art and literature lost in Arno River flood -- Three rivers in central China overrun their banks -- Dikes give way in Vietnam's Red River Delta -- Flooding Mississippi leaves seven US states underwater -- Dam failure wreaks destruction along China's Ru River -- Machhu Dam collapse in India causes catastrophic loss -- Houston submerged following 50+ inches of rain -- Chinese use Yellow River as weapon of war -- Staying safe if there is a flood.
Summary:
Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.
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