When did a devastating hurricane hit Galveston, Texas?
On September 8, 1900, a storm with winds of 120 mph hit the island and killed more than 6,000 people. It is considered the nation's worst natural disaster.
To guard against future hurricanes, the city built a seawall seven miles long and 17 feet high. It still stands today, protecting one-third of Galveston's oceanfront.
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