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Birth of Katrina

A thunderstorm brewing off the coast of Africa has all the makings of the killer storm experts have long predicted.
running time 5:59

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Upgrading the Storm

Katrina is upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane and makes landfall in southern Florida.
running time 9:44

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The Storm Approaches

As Katrina gathers strength in the Gulf, fears grow that New Orleans' levees and surrounding wetlands will not be enough to protect the city.
running time 9:19

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Katrina Makes Landfall

On the morning of August 29, Katrina strikes New Orleans, the levees fail, and devastating flooding ensues.
running time 8:24

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The Day After

Seventy five percent of New Orleans is underwater, many residents are still in the city, and rescue teams are overwhelmed.
running time 5:37

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Protecting New Orleans

Experts examine what went wrong and how New Orleans could be protected in the future.
running time 10:19

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