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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

The residential area of Hermosa, SD, was inundated by flooding along Battle Creek during a severe thunderstorm on August 17, 2007.

The residential area of Hermosa, SD, was inundated by flooding along Battle Creek during a severe thunderstorm on August 17, 2007.

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

U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Technician, Joel Petersen, shows the high-water mark on a tree following the Hermosa flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Technician, Joel Petersen, shows the high-water mark on a tree following the Hermosa flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

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

A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD. Low-lying areas in the southern and southeaster parts of Hermosa were inundated by flooding along Battle Creek.

A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD. Low-lying areas in the southern and southeaster parts of Hermosa were inundated by flooding along Battle Creek.

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

Water standing in low-lying areas on the flood plain of Battle Creek on August 19, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Water standing in low-lying areas on the flood plain of Battle Creek on August 19, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

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

A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD. Several raods in the Hermosa area were damaged by the flood.

A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD. Several raods in the Hermosa area were damaged by the flood.

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

These homes in the Hermosa, SD, area were moved from their foundations during the August 17, 2007, flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

These homes in the Hermosa, SD, area were moved from their foundations during the August 17, 2007, flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

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

Standing water in the Hermosa area on August 19, 2007. More than 10 inches of rain in 3 hours were reported during the system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Standing water in the Hermosa area on August 19, 2007. More than 10 inches of rain in 3 hours were reported during the system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

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

The railroad grade near Hermosa was breached during the August 17, 2007, storm that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

The railroad grade near Hermosa was breached during the August 17, 2007, storm that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

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.

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

Utility pole near Hermosa, SD, was bent during a system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Utility pole near Hermosa, SD, was bent during a system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

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

Flood debris along Highway 79 near Hermosa, SD, on August 19, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Flood debris along Highway 79 near Hermosa, SD, on August 19, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Glacier Peak volcano, Washington, viewed from the east....
Glacier Peak volcano, WA, viewed from the east.
Glacier Peak volcano, WA, viewed from the east.
Glacier Peak volcano, WA, viewed from the east.

Glacier Peak volcano, Washington, viewed from the east.

Glacier Peak volcano, Washington, viewed from the east....
Glacier Peak volcano, WA, viewed from the east.
Glacier Peak volcano, WA, viewed from the east.
Glacier Peak volcano, WA, viewed from the east.

Glacier Peak volcano, Washington, viewed from the east.

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 ...
Loowit Falls and channel flowing toward the north through the east ...

Loowit Falls and channel flowing toward the north through the east side of Mount St. Helen's breach.

Loowit Falls and channel flowing toward the north through the east side of Mount St. Helen's breach.

Glacier Peak volcano, Washington, viewed from the east....
Glacier Peak volcano, WA, viewed from the east.
Glacier Peak volcano, WA, viewed from the east.
Glacier Peak volcano, WA, viewed from the east.

Glacier Peak volcano, Washington, viewed from the east.

Western edge of Sherman Crater in the foreground of the Mount Baker...
Western edge of Sherman Crater in the foreground of the Mount Baker...
Western edge of Sherman Crater in the foreground of the Mount Baker...
Western edge of Sherman Crater in the foreground of the Mount Baker...

Western edge of Sherman Crater in the foreground of the Mount Baker Summit, Washington, view slightly northwestward.

USGS scientist observing Mount St. Helens' crater and dome from the...
Scientist observing Mount St. Helens' crater and dome
Scientist observing Mount St. Helens' crater and dome
Scientist observing Mount St. Helens' crater and dome

USGS scientist observing Mount St. Helens' crater and dome from the Brutus Camera station.

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.