Articles written by Maureen K. Fleury
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Newfoundland Avalanche February 1959
In the early morning of February 16, 1959, heavy snow dislodged rocks on Signal Hill in Newfoundland and buried several homes in the Outer Battery neighborhood.
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Sinking of the Empress of Ireland 1914
On May 29th, 1914, the Empress of Ireland departed from Quebec Harbor and collided with the Norwegian collier Storstad a few hours later on the St. Lawrence River.
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The Sinking of the Rouse Simmons in 1912
Loaded with Christmas trees for the holiday season in Chicago, the three-masted schooner Rouse Simmons sunk near Two Rivers, Wisconsin. The crew of 17 lost their lives.
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Alexandria Egypt Tsunami 365 AD
An undersea quake with the approximate magnitude of 8.3 near the western tip of the Island of Crete washed out cities and villages in Greece, Sicily, Cyprus and Egypt.
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Southern Ontario Tornado Outbreak 2009
Declared the largest tornado outbreak in Canadian history, a total of 18 tornadoes touched down. This surpassed the number of tornadoes in the 2006 Ontario outbreak.
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September 2009 Atlanta Georgia Floods
Although it looked like a tropical storm had swept across northern Georgia, flooding was caused by steady rain saturating the ground until it had nowhere to go.
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Samoa Earthquake and Tsunami September 29, 2009
An early morning offshore earthquake on September 29, 2009 in the Samoa Islands caused a tsunami that brought death and destruction to American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga.
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Xenia Ohio Tornado April 1974
Xenia, Ohio was unexpectedly struck by a F5 tornado on April 3, 1974, which was the beginning of a 24-hour tornado outbreak that became the worst in US history.
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Barrie Ontario Tornado Outbreak 1985
Part of a tornado swarm that hit Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Southern Ontario, a F4 tornado struck the city of Barrie located north of Toronto on May 31, 1985.
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Sumatra Indonesia Earthquake September 30, 2009
The Sumatra earthquake occurred only hours after an 8.0 magnitude struck the Samoan Islands and triggered a 20 foot tsunami which killed over 100 people.
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Great California ShakeOut October 15, 2009
After the success of the 2008 earthquake drill with 5.5 million participants, the California ShakeOut is now an annual event held on the third Thursday of October.
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Hurricane Camille August 1969
Camille took a sudden turn and battered the U.S. Gulf Coast as a Category 5 hurricane and caused widespread damage as far north as the Appalachian Mountains.
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Great Lakes Sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Also known as the "Mighty Fitz", this Great Lakes freighter sank during a gale near Whitefish Point. No distress signal was broadcast and all 29 crew members died.
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Java Indonesia Earthquake September 2, 2009
A strong earthquake on September 2, 2009 struck west Java, Indonesia. Effects were felt in Jakarta and Bali. A tsunami warning was issued but canceled an hour later.
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Hurricane Isidore September 2002
The projected path of Hurricane Isidore was to make landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Instead it turned westward and hit Mexico as a Category 3.
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Rabaul Eruption, Papua New Guinea, 1994
An eruption of two vents in the Rabaul caldera, Vulcan and Tavurvur, forced the evacuation of residents, buried the airport and collapsed most buildings in the city.
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SARS Epidemic 2002 to 2003
What started out as a fatality from pneumonia in 2002 in southern China, led to a pandemic and death in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam and Canada.
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Tropical Cyclone Nargis 2008
On May 2, 2008, tropical cyclone Nargis made landfall on Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, and it was the worst natural disaster recorded in the history of the country.
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1995 Chicago Heat Wave
Soaring temperatures starting July 12, 1995 combined with air pollution and high humidity made life unbearable in the Midwest.
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L'Aquila Italy Earthquake 2009
A series of earthquakes toppled buildings in central Italy, resulting in a death toll of 297 people in addition to leaving thousands of residents homeless.
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Unrest at Mount Mayon Volcano in the Philippines
Philippine volcanologists have raised the alert level at Mount Mayon to moderate unrest due to minor quakes and a glow observed in the summit crater.
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Spanish Flu Pandemic 1918
This wild outbreak of influenza spread to almost every part of the world and millions of people lost their lives from this contagious disease.
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Peru Meteorite Crash 2007
After a fireball falling from the sky smashed into the high plains in the Andes near Lake Titicaca, onlookers who went near the crater become nauseated.
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Sarychev Peak Volcano, June 12, 2009
Northern Pacific flights bound for Japan, Shanghai and Korea are being cancelled or rerouted due to volcanic ash spewing from the Russian volcano, Sarychev Peak.
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Crash of Delta Air Lines Flight 191
Unexpected wind shear produced by a microburst caused a disastrous landing at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport on August 2nd, 1985.
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North Sea Flood of 1953
Hurricane force winds from the North Atlantic produced a storm surge in the North Sea and caused widespread coastal flooding by breaching seawalls and dikes.
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Black Sunday Dust Storm on April 14, 1935
As the large wall of dust clouds roared through the Dust Bowl, the light of day instantly turned into the darkness of night.
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The Long Beach Earthquake 1933
Poorly constructed buildings, without reinforcement, toppled from Los Angeles to Laguna Beach, resulting in legislation to make structures more earthquake-resistant.
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Southern Leyte Philippines Landslide 2006
On February 17, 2006, an avalanche of boulders and mud rushed down a mountainside in the Philippine province of Southern Leyte and buried Guinsaugon village.
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Parkersburg, Iowa Tornado 2008
With maximum wind speeds of 205 mph, a violent tornado swept Butler and Black Hawk Counties in Iowa, leaving a path of destruction for 43 miles on May 25, 2008.
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Crash of Southern Airways Flight 242
Pilots rely on ground radar and their on-board radar screen for choosing a flight path through thunderstorms. Something went wrong on April 4, 1977.
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1986 Limnic Eruption of Lake Nyos, Cameroon
A sudden explosion of carbon dioxide under pressure caused Lake Nyos in Africa to emit a lethal gas that asphyxiated all living organisms within a 15-mile radius.
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Eldfell, Iceland Eruption 1973
The town of Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland was partially buried under lava flows from Eldfell and citizens fought to save it.
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Super Typhoon Vera 1959
Also known as the Isewan or the Ise Bay Typhoon, Vera's strong winds and high storm surge caused widespread damage and flooding to southern Japan.
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Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat
The eruptions of the Soufriere Hills Volcano have made more than half of Montserrat uninhabitable, forcing mass evacuations and destroying Plymouth, the capital city.
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Eruption of Mount Redoubt, Alaska 2009
Mount Redoubt, located on the shores of Cook Inlet in Alaska, had been dormant for 20 years. The last eruption occurred on December 14, 1989 and lasted for six months.
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Restaurant Makeover on Food Network
A Canadian TV show where a team of top chefs and designers are brought in to improve the menu and renovate a restaurant within seven days.
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Great Sichuan Earthquake May 2008
A two-minute earthquake in the Dragon's Gate Mountains in Western China near the eastern edge of Tibet, sent shock waves as far away as Russia, India and Pakistan.
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The Tunguska Explosion in 1908
Also known as the Tunguska Event, the cause of this explosion in Russia remains a debate among scientists, though it's believed to be a meteorite or comet crash.
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Eruption of Nevado del Ruiz 1985
The eruption of Nevado del Ruiz on November 13, 1985 produced the deadliest lahar in history where over 22,000 people lost their lives.
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Hurricane Frieda 1962
Also known as Typhoon Frieda, the Columbus Day Storm or the Big Blow this extratropical storm caused severe damage in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California.
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Christmas in York England 2007
York offers a full slate of festivities for the Yorkshire holiday season such as Christmas markets, caroling, fairs, outdoor skating, street entertainment, cruises.
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Eruption of Mount Tambora 1815
Noted to be one of the most powerful eruptions in historic times, Tambora caused tsunamis and days of darkness.
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Vancouver Island Earthquake 1946
Most of the earthquakes on the west coast of British Columbia occur underwater and go unnoticed but the 1946 earthquake was on land near Courtenay on Vancouver Island.
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The 1946 Aleutian Island Tsunami
An earthquake near Unimak Island in the Aleutian Island chain generated a tsunami in the Pacific Ocean with waves as high as 100 feet that pounded coastal areas.
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Buy Me on HGTV
Buy Me is a reality show that begins with the sellers listing their home with a real estate agent and the events leading up to the sale of the property.
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The Property Shop on HGTV
Tatiana risks it all to set up her own real estate agency in Montreal and compete with the large nation-wide real estate companies.
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2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season Worst on Record
An overall increase in hurricane activity started in 1995 with 2005 proving to be the most active year including legendary hurricanes Katrina, Dennis, Rita and Wilma.
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Mexico Earthquake September 1985
Although the epicentre of the earthquake was in the Pacific Ocean, severe structural damage was done to all cities and towns in Central Mexico.
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The Frank Slide in Alberta, Canada
Noted as the largest landslide in Canada, the Frank Slide in the Rocky Mountains confirmed the Indian legend that Turtle Mountain was able to move.
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The Great Blizzard of 1888
Also known as the Great White Hurricane, this legendary snowstorm paralyzed the East Coast of U.S from Maine to Virginia and the Atlantic provinces of Canada.
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The Junk Brothers on HGTV
Canadians Steve and Jim Kelley search neighborhoods for pieces of furniture left at the roadside and transform the trash into treasure before returning it to the owner.
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The Unsellables on HGTV
Host Sofie Allsopp helps home owners, whose property is not selling, with a complete makeover in order to get their homes sold in a competitive real estate market.
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Yellowstone National Park on Dangerous Ground
One of the largest super volcanoes in the world lies beneath Yellowstone National Park and nobody knows when it will erupt.
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Christmas 2006 Tornadoes in Florida
A tornado outbreak spoiled Christmas Day activities for residents of Tampa, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Leesburg and Lake City, Florida.
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The Day of Twelve Tornadoes in Britain
High winds and driving rain smashed homes and cars in the Midlands and the South of England. Traffic was disrupted in London due to heavy rain.
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1883 Eruption of Krakatoa Volcano, Indonesia
A series of volcanic explosions sunk two-thirds of the island of Krakatoa. Giant tsunamis and toxic gases brought mass death and destruction to Indonesia.
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Top Ten Deadliest Earthquakes in the U.S.
Alaska scores the highest with eight out of the top ten earthquakes, followed by Missouri and California.
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Design Match on HGTV
Canadian designers Meredith Heron and Hal Eisen lead two teams of homeowners in a contest to replicate an expensive model room on a limited budget.
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Heaviest 24-Hour Rainfall in U.S. History
Although tropical storm Claudette never became a hurricane, it produced more rainfall and flooding than many hurricanes that have occurred over the years.
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Top Ten Deadliest Tornadoes in Canada
Although the infamous Tornado Alley is located in the U.S., many twisters have touched down in Canada but not as often as their neighbours to the south.
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2008 Newcastle Gateshead Christmas Celebrations
Christmas festivities in Newcastle Gateshead include winter markets, ice skating, plays, and concerts. Enchanted Parks, Glow and the Glowmobiles also return in 2008.
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Winter Storm Preparation and Survival
How to prepare a winter survival kit and what to do during a snow storm or freezing rain. Ensure your home and personal safety is not at risk.
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Haunted Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg
Fort Garry Hotel has been part of Winnipeg Manitoba's skyline for over 90 years and was built in the style of the Park Plaza hotel in New York City.
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1902 Eruption of Mt. Pelee, West Indies
After constant volcanic activity throughout the year, Mt. Pelee violently erupted on May 8th, 1902 killing all but two people in St. Pierre.
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North America Heat Wave 2006
Searing heat and recurring power outages caused hundreds of deaths in Canada and the United States during July and August 2006.
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Costliest Hailstorm in US History
Known as the Tri-State Hailstorm or Kansas City Hailstorm, a supercell storm in Kansas produced hail stones as big as golf balls and baseballs!
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Hurricane Juan 2003, Nova Scotia Canada
One of the most devastating storms in Atlantic Canada history, Hurricane Juan made landfall near Halifax, Nova Scotia on September 29, 2003.
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Edmonton Alberta Tornado 1987
Named as Black Friday, a sunny and humid day in Edmonton, Alberta turned into a barrage of thunderstorms, hail and a destructive tornado.
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Crash of Pan American Flight 214
Airplanes are constantly struck by lightning but with no disastrous effects. Something went wrong on a Pan Am Boeing 707 and it crashed near Elkton, Maryland.
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1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak
The Midwest states of Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Illinois were ravaged by 47 tornadoes in less than 12 hours.
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How to Survive a Rip Current
Learning what causes a rip current and knowing what to do when it happens will increase your chances of survival when this natural disaster occurs at the beach.
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Eruption of Mount St. Helens 1980
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens exploded with the force of 24 megatons of thermal energy and created the largest landslide ever recorded in historic times.
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The Haunted Hollywood Sign in California
The Hollywood sign, a world famous landmark, which is perched on top of Mount Lee in Hollywood Hills, is where former Broadway star Peg Entwistle jumped to her death.
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Pinatubo Volcano Philippines 1991
After being dormant for over 450 years, Pinatubo erupted on June 15, 1991. The stratospheric cloud from this eruption remained in the earth's atmosphere for three years.
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1923 Tokyo Earthquake
On the morning of September 1st 1923, a devastating earthquake located on the Kanto Plain in Japan caused mass destruction and death in Tokyo and Yokohama.
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Haunted Hollywood Homes
Although the homes of departed celebrities are now owned by the living, occupants claim to see the spirits of movie stars who are still attached to their residences.
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Lake Okeechobee Florida Hurricane 1928
Poor storm tracking and ineffective flood control at Lake Okeechobee brought on more disastrous effects of the powerful hurricane that struck Palm Beach Florida in 1928.
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The Great Lakes Storm of 1913
Also known as the "Big Blow" or the "Freshwater Fury", the Great Lakes Storm of 1913 brought hurricane force winds and blizzard conditions. Over 273 lives were lost.
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Haunted Vogue Theater Hollywood
Before the Vogue Theater was built, it was the site of an elementary school and a textile factory which both burned down. These tragic events have caused ghostly activity
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Property Virgins on HGTV
Property Virgins premiered on HGTV Canada in March 2006 and expanded to HGTV in the U.S. during season two. Now in season three, this show's popularity continues.
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Haunted Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Despite being laid to rest, Clifton Webb, Virginia Rappe, Rudolph Valentino and the Lady in Black do not rest peacefully at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
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How to Prevent Damage From a Wildfire
Design and maintain your house and property with safety in mind. Wildfires can quickly sneak up so don't be caught unprepared.
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Haunted Graumann's Chinese Theater, Hollywood
Graumann's Chinese Theater is one of the most easily recognized landmarks in Hollywood. The theater and the forecourt are believed to be haunted by several ghosts.
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New Madrid Earthquake USA 1811-1812
On December 16, 1811 the New Madrid Seismic Zone experienced two earthquakes with approximate magnitudes of 8.0. Two more tremors followed in January and February.
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The Designer Guys on HGTV
Allen Chan, Anwar Mukhayesh and Matt Davis bring with them years of experience in architectural, interior, landscape and industrial design.
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North America's Storm of the Century 1993
The Storm of the Century, also known as the Superstorm of 1993, Great Blizzard of 1993, the White Hurricane or No-Name Hurricane, hit Eastern U.S. and Canada.
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My Parent's House on HGTV
Canadian designers Andrika Lawren and Emmanuel Belliveau renovate rooms that have been caught in a time warp.
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How to use a Computer to Find Aliens in Space
Anyone can participate in the SETI project through a free program to analyze data transmitted from the Space Sciences Laboratory at the UC Berkeley.
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Canadian Designer Sarah Richardson
Sarah Richardson is an enthusiastic producer, interior designer and host of three home renovation shows on HGTV and Fine Living TV networks.
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Hurricane Hazel 1954
Hurricane Hazel left a path of destruction in Grenada, Haiti, Bahamas, South and North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and Toronto.
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Hurricane Katrina 2005
Katrina was one of the five deadliest hurricanes to ever strike the U.S. and caused extensive damage in the coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico.
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Divine Design with Candice Olson
One of Canada's leading designers, Candice Olson is an international celebrity on television plus she writes columns for newspapers and magazines.
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The Year Without a Summer 1816
Many parts of the world had snow in summer, heavy rainfall, crop failures, disease and starvation due to lack of sunlight.
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Holmes on Homes Makes it Right on HGTV
Mike Holmes is a Canadian celebrity contractor on HGTV who helps homeowners by fixing botched up renovation jobs. His shows are broadcast internationally.
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Andean Arc Volcanoes South America
There are approximately 200 to 300 active volcanoes in South America and many of them are in the Andes Mountains.
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Top Ten U.S. Natural Disasters
Countdown of the ten worst natural disasters in the United States related to hurricanes, tornadoes, drought, earthquakes, fires and floods.
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1989 San Francisco Earthquake
A television broadcast of the World Series at Candlestick Park in San Francisco quickly became a live news report of an earthquake.
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The Screaming Tunnel at Niagara Falls
Several legends are in existence as to why screams and paranormal activity take place in this abandoned railway tunnel.
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The Hope Slide in Canada, 1965
A minor earthquake in 1965 in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia caused an entire mountainside to collapse and the obliteration of an entire lake.
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