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Hurricane Ivan struck Grenada on September 7, 2004, as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of around 120 mph (193 km/h). The storm caused widespread devastation and loss of life on the island. More than 90% of the buildings on Grenada were damaged or destroyed, and the hurricane's impact was estimated to be equivalent to about twice the country's gross domestic product. The storm left a trail of destruction, knocking down power lines, uprooting trees, and causing extensive floodi

11K views · 183 reactions | ABC 33/40 coverage of Hurricane Ivan, which slammed into Gulf Shores eleven years ago today. | James Spann | Facebook

9.1K views · 87 reactions | In 2004, Hurricane Ivan devastated the Gulf. It brought down a massive oil platform operated by Taylor Energy, damaging connections to oil wells below. For years, ships had to travel through the sheen caused by the oil and fish had to swim through the muck. https://cbsn.ws/3wqyGQ8 | 60 Minutes | Facebook