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Storms of the Century

Most people think of hurricanes as the biggest storms on Earth, but extra-tropical cyclones can grow even bigger. This episode includes: a cyclone that hit the east coast of North America in 1993, killing more people than hurricanes Andrew and Hugo combined; the dramatic rescue attempt of a large bulk carrier foundering in massive waves off the coast of Nova Scotia; and the nearly forgotten storm of 1953 that swallowed men, women, and children from the ferry Princess Victoria, and battered the coasts of England and Holland.

English
  • Originally Aired June 13, 2000
  • Runtime 55 minutes
  • Network PBS
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