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At the turn of the 20th century, Galveston, Texas, was a thriving port city boasting an opera house, miles of beachfront resorts, and its very own weather station. Unfortunately, in September 1900 it was also the target of a Category 4 hurricane that is still the deadliest weather event in United States history.
On this episode, we're discussing 1890s meteorology, Cuban vs. American forecasting, and the worst weather we've ever heard of.
Love the show? Support us on Patreon, at www.patreon.com/RelativeDisastersPodcast.
Sources for this episode include:
"Isaac’s Storm: a Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History” by E. Larsen, 1999
“The Great Galveston Disaster: Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times", by P. Lester, 1901
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At the turn of the 20th century, Galveston, Texas, was a thriving port city boasting an opera house, miles of beachfront resorts, and its very own weather station. Unfortunately, in September 1900 it was also the target of a Category 4 hurricane that is still the deadliest weather event in United States history.
On this episode, we're discussing 1890s meteorology, Cuban vs. American forecasting, and the worst weather we've ever heard of.
Love the show? Support us on Patreon, at www.patreon.com/RelativeDisastersPodcast.
Sources for this episode include:
"Isaac’s Storm: a Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History” by E. Larsen, 1999
“The Great Galveston Disaster: Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times", by P. Lester, 1901

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