Yellow poinciana growing as a landscape ornamental in the British Virgin Islands. Species identification is tentative.
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Yellow Poinciana (Peltophorum pterocarpa)
Yellow poinciana growing as a landscape ornamental in the British Virgin Islands. Species identification is tentative.
Hanwang
This residential building in Hanwang was damaged extensively in the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
This residential building in Hanwang was damaged extensively in the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
Hanwang
This apartment in Hanwang was destroyed during the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
This apartment in Hanwang was destroyed during the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
Hanwang
Rubble lines the streets of Hanwang after the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
Rubble lines the streets of Hanwang after the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
Hanwang
An entire section of this building in Hanwang collapsed because of the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
An entire section of this building in Hanwang collapsed because of the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
Hanwang
An earthquake victim stands in front of debris while wearing a 12 May 2008 earthquake awareness t-shirt in Hanwang.
An earthquake victim stands in front of debris while wearing a 12 May 2008 earthquake awareness t-shirt in Hanwang.
Hanwang
A building on the verge of collapse after the 12 May 2008 earthquake in Hanwang.
A building on the verge of collapse after the 12 May 2008 earthquake in Hanwang.
Hanwang
The 12 May 2008 earthquake was strong enough to crack this brick and concrete wall in Hanwang.
The 12 May 2008 earthquake was strong enough to crack this brick and concrete wall in Hanwang.
Hanwang
An earthquake victim stands in front of debris from the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
An earthquake victim stands in front of debris from the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
Hanwang to Mianzhu
The intensity of the 12 May 2008 earthquake was enough to destroy this building on the road between Hanwang and Mianzhu.
The intensity of the 12 May 2008 earthquake was enough to destroy this building on the road between Hanwang and Mianzhu.
Hanwang to Mianzhu
The intensity of the 12 May 2008 earthquake was enough to destroy this building on the road between Hanwang and Mianzhu.
The intensity of the 12 May 2008 earthquake was enough to destroy this building on the road between Hanwang and Mianzhu.
Hanwang Village
This building, in a Hanwang village, suffered extensive damage during the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
This building, in a Hanwang village, suffered extensive damage during the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
Mianzhu
Debris from the 12 May 2008 earthquake lines the streets of Mianzhu.
Debris from the 12 May 2008 earthquake lines the streets of Mianzhu.
Mianzhu
The 12 May 2008 earthquake was strong enough to cause this building's roof to collapse.
The 12 May 2008 earthquake was strong enough to cause this building's roof to collapse.
Mianzhu
Temporary housing, in the form of tents, were set up for the residents of Mianzhu after the 12 May 2008 earthquake rendered many houses unsafe.
Temporary housing, in the form of tents, were set up for the residents of Mianzhu after the 12 May 2008 earthquake rendered many houses unsafe.
Mianzhu
The 12 May 2008 earthquake was strong enough to destroy these buildings in Mianzhu.
The 12 May 2008 earthquake was strong enough to destroy these buildings in Mianzhu.
Mianzhu
The 12 May 2008 earthquake caused many people to move into temporary tent housing in Mianzhu because their homes were damaged in the earthquake and are not safe.
The 12 May 2008 earthquake caused many people to move into temporary tent housing in Mianzhu because their homes were damaged in the earthquake and are not safe.
Sand Dune Ripples
Contrastingly shadowed sand dune ripples at Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Contrastingly shadowed sand dune ripples at Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge
This picture, taken June 6, 2008 at Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge near Benoit, MS, shows a shallow pond in a former agricultural area planted with hardwood tree species typical of restoration areas in the Mississippi Delta region of northwestern Mississippi.
This picture, taken June 6, 2008 at Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge near Benoit, MS, shows a shallow pond in a former agricultural area planted with hardwood tree species typical of restoration areas in the Mississippi Delta region of northwestern Mississippi.
Defensive Behavior by Domestic Geese
Three geese at a farm in East Texas. Two are displaying a defensive warning behavior, which was accompanied by a loud hissing sound.
Three geese at a farm in East Texas. Two are displaying a defensive warning behavior, which was accompanied by a loud hissing sound.
Dujiangyan
In Dujiangyan, machines are being used to clean up the rubble from the 12 May 2008 earthquake.
In Dujiangyan, machines are being used to clean up the rubble from the 12 May 2008 earthquake.