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Cars tossed into the streets, infrastructure reduced to rubble, and a death toll of over 200. Last October, Valencia experienced a catastrophic flooding event unlike anything in Spain’s modern history. In this video, we’re delving into the science behind this unprecedented event, understanding the mechanisms behind DANA storms, and exploring the questions that remain - what caused this devastating flood? What warning signs did the authorities and scientists miss? And how can we prevent similar tragedies from happening again?



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References:
“Biggest natural disaster in Spain’s recent history” via trtworld.com https://bit.ly/valenciareport
“Valencia floods: Spain clings to fragments of hope in time of disaster”, via bbc.co.uk https://bit.ly/BBCvalencia
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Credits:
Narrator: James Stewart
Producer: Alex McColgan
Writer: Edie Abrahams
Video Editor: Celal Kaçar
Thumbnail Designer: Peter Sheppard
Senior Production Coordinator: Jana Pšenková
Channel Manager: Georgina Brenner
Creator: Alex McColgan



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