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Unseasonably dry weather and strong winds turn a small fire into a conflagration that destroys a large portion of Chicago in 1871.

Unseasonably dry weather and strong winds turn a small fire into a conflagration that destroys a large portion of Chicago in 1871.

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S1, EP8 "Great Mississippi Flood of 1927"

The most destructive flood in U.S. history changes race relations and society in the Mississippi River Valley.

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S2, EP2 "Great Chicago Fire"

Unseasonably dry weather and strong winds turn a small fire into a conflagration that destroys a large portion of Chicago in 1871.

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S1, EP2 "Battle of the Bulge"

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S1, EP1 "Challenger"

Unusually cold weather might have played a part in the space shuttle Challenger disaster on Jan. 28, 1986.

Storm Tracker Jim Cantore reveals the stories behind how weather has affected some amazing historical events. Events like the space shuttle Challenger disaster, dust storms that interfered with military operations and the origin of Coast Guard Rescue are examined.
Original Air Date: Jan 6, 2008
Genres: DocuseriesNatureTV Series
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
1 seasons available on demand
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