Why did the Levees Fail During Katrina?
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Watch this video about the failing of the levees during Hurricane Katrina on HowStuffWorks. Investigations are underway regarding the specific cause of the 17th street canal breaches. Learn why the... (more info)

Watch this video about the failing of the levees during Hurricane Katrina on HowStuffWorks. Investigations are underway regarding the specific cause of the 17th street canal breaches. Learn why the entire levee concept may be fundamentally flawed in this NOVA segment from PBS.

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