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Democracy Bridge Damaged by Earthquake
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The day after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake shook Honduras, Taiwan’s Formosat-2 satellite captured this detailed, photo-like image showing the collapsed…

Jun 2, 2009
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Redoubt Volcano Summit
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This satellite image shows volcanic features on the summit of Redoubt Volcano, Alaska. Scientists believe an eruption at the volcano…

Feb 27, 2009
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Floods in Australia
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Flood waters nearly surround the tiny town of Normanton, Australia in this satellite image.

Feb 20, 2009
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Volcanic Activity on Mt. Asama, Japan
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Volcanic ash covers the upper slopes of Mount Asama, the most active volcano on the island of Honshu, Japan

Feb 20, 2009
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November 2008 Alu/Dalaffilla Fissure Eruption
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The landscape of the Afar region in northern Ethiopia results from tectonic forces working deep below the surface, both splitting…

Feb 3, 2009
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Continued Activity at Chaiten Volcano
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Months after its violent eruption in May 2008, Chile’s Chaitén Volcano remained active, and continued to send lahars—avalanches of volcanic…

Dec 20, 2008
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Dam Breach Swells Jianjiang River
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In the wake of the May 12, 2008, earthquake in China, a series of landslides blocked the Jiangjiang River, creating…

Jun 10, 2008
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Earthquake Near Chengdu, China
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Chinese engineers walk a fine line as they try to drain water from Tangjiashan Lake, which has been building behind…

Jun 9, 2008
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Quake Lowers Zipingku Reservoir
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his true-color image, captured by Taiwan’s Formosat satellite on June 4, 2008, reveals changes to Zipingku Reservoir behind the dam…

Jun 6, 2008
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