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Last Updated: Monday, 28 August 2006, 12:56 GMT 13:56 UK
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Audio slideshow - Hurricane Katrina
On 29 August 2005 Hurricane Katrina hit America's Gulf Coast and devastated large parts of the region.

At least 1,500 people died in the tragedy which caused nearly $100bn worth of damage.

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