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The Horror of the Johnstown Flood
35:00 - 39:55 (04:54)
The Johnstown flood was a massive and deadly disaster caused by a dam break, resulting in over 12 billion gallons of water traveling 54 miles. The waves were powerful enough to pummel structures and rip everything away, leaving horror and devastation in their wake.
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A massive flood caused by the failure of the St. Francis Dam traveled for 54 miles over 5.5 hours, destroying everything in its path due to the incredible strength of water and gravity-based construction.
35:00 - 37:39 (02:38)
St. Francis Dam
Summary
A massive flood caused by the failure of the St. Francis Dam traveled for 54 miles over 5.5 hours, destroying everything in its path due to the incredible strength of water and gravity-based construction.
ChapterThe Horror of the Johnstown Flood
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The force of Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters could cause blunt force trauma injuries to those caught in its path, in addition to drowning.
37:39 - 39:55 (02:15)
Hurricane Harvey
Summary
The force of Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters could cause blunt force trauma injuries to those caught in its path, in addition to drowning. The majority of victims were killed by debris from houses, cars, and telephone poles, rather than drowning.