Why Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico so hard

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Why Puerto Rico's devastation is so bad As Donald Trump says he will visit the US territory, here are four ways Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc.

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Irma: Apocalypse and the aftermath The category five hurricane devastated Caribbean islands - a BBC team captured what was left behind.

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Dam troubles spark Puerto Rico evacuation Rainfall from Hurricane Maria caused a dam to fail along the Guajataca River in Puerto Rico.

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Puerto Rico faces long hurricane recovery A 101-year-old woman, too frail to move from the ruins of her home, is just one of the storm's victims.

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Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico The powerful storm has cut off electricity to 3.5 million people.

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Aerial footage shows devastated Dominica Fallen trees, flattened buildings and strewn debris can be seen after Hurricane Maria struck.

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Hurricane Maria hits the Caribbean Hurricane Maria has hit Dominica and is making its way through the Caribbean.

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Hurricane Maria strengthens again Hurricane Maria continues to batter the Caribbean and, after decreasing briefly to a category four hurricane, it has since strengthened again to a category five.

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