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U.S. Timeline
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| Chicago Fire, 1871 |
| Peshtigo Fire, 1871 |
| New York Blizzard, 1888 |
| Johnstown Flood, 1889 |
| Galveston Hurricane, 1900 |
| San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 |
| Titanic, 1912 |
| 1918 Flu Epidemic |
| Mississippi River Flood, 1927 |
| Dust Bowl, 1930s |
| Hilo Tsunami, 1960 |
| Mt. St. Helen Volcano, 1980 |
| Grand Island Tornado, 1980 |
| San Francisco Earthquake, 1989 |
| Kilahuea Volcano 1983-present |
| Hurricane Iniki, 1994 |
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World
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| New Zealand Volcano, 1996 |
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New Zealand Volcano
NOAA photo. |
| Tragedies such as hurricanes and
earthquakes strike the world over. Few Americans realize that volcanoes
are the backbone of the New Zealand island. These volcanoes are very active
and sometimes surprise even the people who live near them. In 1996, Mt.
Ruapehu exploded while skiers were sliding down its slope. Examine the
artifacts below to learn more about this example of Nature's Fury. |
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