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In 1953, the Netherlands experienced catastrophic flooding due to a combination of a severe storm and high spring tides, which overwhelmed the country's sea defenses. The disaster, known as the North Sea Flood of 1953, resulted in the deaths of over 1,800 people and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture. It prompted significant changes in flood protection policies and the construction of the Delta Works, a series of dams and barriers designed to prevent future flooding.

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