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What is the worst natural disaster in U.S. history? Many people think it happened in 1900. That is when a big storm hit Galveston, Texas. At least 8000 people died because of that storm. In those days, it was hard to predict te weather accurately. The Galveston storm came in from the Gulf of Mexico. But it was not like other gulf storms. On Saturday, September 8, the wind was very strong. Huge waves crashed onto the beach near the town of Galveston,, which is on an island. Then a big ship broke free of its anchr. Wind and waves pushd the ship into some bridges. THe bridges were crushed. Because of this, people could not escape. Soon, the ocean began to rise. It covered much of the town. Buildings were destroyed and peple were swept out to sea. The storm onl lasted two days, but it changed the town of Galveston forever.
What happened just after the ocean began to rise?
What is Water covered the town.