Johnstown Flood, historical flood in the USA
The Johnstown Flood was one of the deadliest disasters in American history.
In 1889, the catastrophic failure of the South Fork Dam caused this disaster.
The tragedy prompted nationwide reforms in dam engineering and safety standards.
A memorial site in Pennsylvania honors the victims and recounts the event's history.
The calamity led to one of the first major disaster relief efforts by the American Red Cross.
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