Some archive pictures of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina, exactly 3 years ago today. In memory of those who died. In the hope that some lessons were learned.
Hurricanes show the tremendous force of mother Nature and actually serve a very useful purpose. They disperse the energy of the sun which is radiated down onto tropical seas to higher latitudes. Hurricanes are in fact quite small weather systems, albeit intense. The depressions that visit us here in Scotland for instance extend for up to 2,000 miles in winter - wouldn't like to think of the amount of energy contained in them.
A sad reminder
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A friend and co-worker here in Kansas, has recently taken leave to rebuild the family holdings in New Orleans. What amazing distruction happens when air is concentrated in a small space! The progression from the explosive decompression of an airplane compartment through tornadoes and hurricanes to tropical depressions makes one wonder.
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Wow... never saw that picture!!! That is amazing! It was so tragic.
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It's hard to imagine...until you see the pictures. I'm thankful we don't have to deal with them here in Washington. Although the way things are going with the weather changes, that day may come. Linda in WA
ReplyDeleteA few people I know are still heading south almost monthly to help rebuild. The picture of the boats on the bridge is amazing. I heard on the news this morning a local bus company has sent some of their busses down for evac purposes. It should be an interesting next few days to say the least.
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That was such a terrible tragedy, my heart goes out to all those whose love their lives in the hurricane and also to those that they left behind
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace Jayne
i pray this latest hurricane does not have a direct hit on New Orleans.
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