Disasters of the Century
Rising From the Ashes
TV-PG
S2 E6 30mOn February 1, 1953 a massive tidal wave struck the western coasts of England and Holland, destroying hundreds of dikes and breakwaters. Over one million people were suddenly homeless, and over 2000 drowned. Following the tragedy, a new generation of dikes and storm gates was built, preventing another occurrence of this magnitude.
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