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Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

Several homes were damaged during a system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Several homes were damaged during a system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Wooden boat rests along a muddy coastline on a bluff, bluff is crumbling onto beach in foreground, building sits in background.
Whaling boat in Lonely, Alaska
Whaling boat in Lonely, Alaska
Whaling boat in Lonely, Alaska

This nearly century-old whaling boat rests along the Beaufort Sea coast near Lonely, Alaska in July, 2007. The boat was washed away to sea just a few months later.

This nearly century-old whaling boat rests along the Beaufort Sea coast near Lonely, Alaska in July, 2007. The boat was washed away to sea just a few months later.

Loowit Falls and channel flowing toward the north through the east ...
Loowit Falls and channel flowing toward the north through the east ...
Loowit Falls and channel flowing toward the north through the east ...
Image: Burnt Hillslope Above Turnpike
Burnt Hillslope Above Turnpike
Burnt Hillslope Above Turnpike
Burnt Hillslope Above Turnpike

This hillslope above the turnpike burns every few years. This photograph was taken less than 2 years after the hillslope burned. The same tree is visible in. The location is 18º3'N, 66º13'W and the elevation is 255 m.

This hillslope above the turnpike burns every few years. This photograph was taken less than 2 years after the hillslope burned. The same tree is visible in. The location is 18º3'N, 66º13'W and the elevation is 255 m.

Image: Mud Volcano
Mud Volcano
Mud Volcano
Mud Volcano

A surface expression of geothermal activity.

A surface expression of geothermal activity.

Image: Rio Nigua at Turnpike
Rio Nigua at Turnpike
Rio Nigua at Turnpike
Rio Nigua at Turnpike

A fire scar is visible on the distant hills. During the dry season brush fires are common in Salinas, Puerto Rico. The vegetation near the river is greener and burns less often then the hillslopes. The location is 17º59'15"N, 66º17'40"W and the elevation is 10 m. 

A fire scar is visible on the distant hills. During the dry season brush fires are common in Salinas, Puerto Rico. The vegetation near the river is greener and burns less often then the hillslopes. The location is 17º59'15"N, 66º17'40"W and the elevation is 10 m. 

Image: Unidentified Palm and Pine Trees
Unidentified Palm and Pine Trees
Unidentified Palm and Pine Trees
Unidentified Palm and Pine Trees

Pine trees and palm trees seen at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. These palms show evidence of exposure to a wildfire.

Pine trees and palm trees seen at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. These palms show evidence of exposure to a wildfire.

Image: Shrubs at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge
Shrubs at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge
Shrubs at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge
Shrubs at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

Shrubs and grass at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge showing evidence of a wildfire.

Image: Unidentified Palm Trees
Unidentified Palm Trees
Unidentified Palm Trees
Unidentified Palm Trees

Palm trees at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. These palms show evidence of exposure to a wildfire.

Palm trees at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. These palms show evidence of exposure to a wildfire.

Image: Trees at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge
Trees at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge
Trees at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge
Trees at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

Pines and shrubs at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge showing evidence of a wildfire.

Image: Palms and Pines in a Forest
Palms and Pines in a Forest
Palms and Pines in a Forest
Palms and Pines in a Forest

Pine trees and palm trees standing among fallen trees at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Both pines and palms show evidence of exposure to a wildfire.

Pine trees and palm trees standing among fallen trees at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Both pines and palms show evidence of exposure to a wildfire.

Image: Palms and Pines in a Forest
Palms and Pines in a Forest
Palms and Pines in a Forest
Palms and Pines in a Forest

Tall pine trees standing among fallen trees at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Palm trees are seen on the left side of the image. Both pines and palms show evidence of exposure to wildfire.

Tall pine trees standing among fallen trees at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Palm trees are seen on the left side of the image. Both pines and palms show evidence of exposure to wildfire.

Image: Palm Trees in a Forest
Palm Trees in a Forest
Palm Trees in a Forest
Palm Trees in a Forest

Pine trees and fallen branches at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. These palms show evidence of exposure to a wildfire.

Pine trees and fallen branches at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. These palms show evidence of exposure to a wildfire.

Image: Pine Trees in a Forest
Pine Trees in a Forest
Pine Trees in a Forest
Pine Trees in a Forest

View of pine trees at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Palm trees are seen on the left side of the image. Both pines and palms show evidence of exposure to a wildfire.

View of pine trees at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Palm trees are seen on the left side of the image. Both pines and palms show evidence of exposure to a wildfire.

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