The Hurricane That Forced a City to Rise | Galveston 1900

On September 8, 1900, a hurricane devastated Galveston, Texas. An estimated 8,000 people in Galveston died, although the exact toll remains uncertain. This is the story of the storm, Weather Bureau observer Isaac Cline's reported survival, and the extraordinary effort to lift buildings and raise the city's ground afterward. Historical illustrations and animated scenes are AI-assisted reconstructions, not archival footage. Narration uses a synthetic voice. Cline's experiences are presented as his account. Chapters: 00:00 The sea comes through the streets 00:12 An island city in 1900 01:03 Water crosses Galveston 01:54 Isaac Cline 02:45 The aftermath 03:17 Raising a city 04:19 Another hurricane tests the defenses Sources: https://www.galvestonhistorycenter.or... https://vlab.noaa.gov/web/nws-heritag... https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hurricane_b... https://www.galvestonhistorycenter.or... https://www.tsl.texas.gov/governors/r... https://www.galvestonhistory.org/news... One Terrible Day tells researched stories of historic disasters and the lives they changed. Subscribe:    / @oneterribleday   #Galveston #History #OneTerribleDay