Devastation Collection (#32)

Burning trees from a lava flow, Hawaii
Burning trees from a lava flow from Kilauea volcano, in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA

Semipalatinsk nuclear test site
Ground Zero. View of the central area of the Semipalatinsk nuclear testing site in eastern Kazakhstan. This was the site of the first Soviet nuclear bomb test, that took place on 29 August 1949

Regenerating forest, Washington, USA
Burnt coniferous forest regenerating following the eruption on Mount St Helens National Park, Washington, USA

1509 Istanbul earthquake, artwork
1509 Istanbul earthquake. Artwork of the destruction after the earthquake of 10th September 1509 in Istanbul, Turkey. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2 and was followed by 45 days of aftershocks

SALVATION ARMY POSTER, 1919. A woman in a Salvation Army uniform aiding needy people during the aftermath of World War I. Lithograph poster by Frederick Duncan, 1919

RED CROSS POSTER, 1918. American Red Cross fundraising poster promoting war funds. Lithograph, 1918

Izmir, Turkey - Results of bombardment in 1915 (7 / 9)
Izmir, Turkey - View of the city 24 hours after bombardment by British in March 1915

Izmir, Turkey - Results of bombardment in 1915 (8 / 9)
Izmir, Turkey - View of the city 24 hours after bombardment by British in March 1915

Izmir, Turkey - Results of bombardment in 1915 (9 / 9)
Izmir, Turkey - View of the city 24 hours after bombardment by British in March 1915

Izmir, Turkey - Results of bombardment in 1915 (6 / 9)
Izmir, Turkey - View of the city 24 hours after bombardment by British in March 1915

Izmir, Turkey - Results of bombardment in 1915 (3 / 9)
Izmir, Turkey - View of the city 24 hours after bombardment by British in March 1915. Date: 1911

Izmir, Turkey - Results of bombardment in 1915 (2 / 9)
Izmir, Turkey - View of the city 24 hours after bombardment by British in March 1915

Izmir, Turkey - Results of bombardment in 1915 (5 / 9)
Izmir, Turkey - View of the city 24 hours after bombardment by British in March 1915

Izmir, Turkey - Results of bombardment in 1915 (4 / 9)
Izmir, Turkey - View of the city 24 hours after bombardment by British in March 1915

Izmir, Turkey - Results of bombardment in 1915 (1 / 9)
Izmir, Turkey - View of the city 24 hours after bombardment by British in March 1915

Glendurgan, Cornwall, after the 1987 hurricane
Scene at Glendurgan, a National Trust garden in North Falmouth, Cornwall, after the 1987 hurricane. A man stands behind a large tree which has been completely uprooted

Results of Fire at Brussels Exhibition
The devastation caused by a fire at the Brussels Exhibition of 14-15 August 1910. This was the entry to the Palace of Belgium on the Avenue of Nations

A Sycamore Tree snapped by gale force winds near Ambleside Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The village of Toll Bar near Doncaster, South Yorkshire was one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Algodones dunes - huge off-road vehicle recreation area, now devoid of vegetation
ROG-11859 Algodones dunes - huge off-road vehicle recreation area, now devoid of vegetation. SE California, near Mexican border, USA

Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Memorial, Hiroshima, Japan

Devastation caused by Civil War 1991-1996, Kabul, Afghanistan

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"Unveiling the Scars of Devastation: A Glimpse into History's Darkest Hours" Witnessing the aftermath of destruction, Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears the haunting marks of bomb damage during World War II, a stark reminder of the horrors endured. Kilgour Road in Southeast London stands as a testament to resilience amidst devastation, its scars serving as silent reminders of the relentless bombings that ravaged this area during WWII. Amidst the chaos and ruins caused by Blitz bombings in London, an extraordinary sight unfolds - a chef fearlessly cooking amidst a bombed-out street, symbolizing unwavering determination even in times of despair. In an unexpected encounter on the road to Lille during WWI, a British trooper finds solace and hope as he meets a French woman amidst scenes of utter devastation, reminding us that humanity can still thrive amid adversity. The scene after a flying bomb attack leaves behind nothing but desolation; it serves as an indelible image etched into our collective memory from WWII – reminding us never to forget those who suffered through such devastating times. Hackney Wick's Clarnico Factory becomes an emblematic representation of wartime destruction during London's Blitz – its shattered walls standing tall against all odds while bearing witness to unimaginable devastation. Foreign Street in Camberwell tells tales untold through its crumbling facades and broken windows – remnants left behind by bombs dropped mercilessly upon this neighborhood during WWII’s darkest days. Once majestic and grandiose, Hollebeke's White Chateau now lies in ruins after being reduced to rubble during WWI; its shattered beauty serves as both a poignant reminder and warning against war’s destructive power. Adolf Hitler's brush captures not only his artistic talent but also reveals glimpses into his twisted mind.