Flooding Collection (#40)

Small town surrounded by flooded tropical rain forest, aerial view, Amazonas, Brazil
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Flooded tropical rain forest, aerial view, Amazonas, Brazil
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Stream and flooded grassland on the edge of Skeidararsandur, South Iceland
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Uakari floating lodge ecoresort, Mamiraua sustainable development reserve, Amazonas, Brazil
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Foreland flooded river in winter The Netherlands, Overijssel, river Zwartewater (Blackwater)
VG-983 Foreland flooded river in winter The Netherlands, Overijssel, river Zwartewater (Blackwater) Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Flooded forelands The river IJssel at sunset during winter Overijssel, The Netherlands
VG-11775 Flooded forelands - river IJssel at sunset during winter Overijssel, The Netherlands Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black-tailed Prairie Dog - flooded Black-tailed Prairie Dog town after summer thunderstorm
TOM-1380 Black-tailed Prairie Dog - flooded Black-tailed Prairie Dog town after summer thunderstorm Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

Pollard willow Refelections in the flooded forelands of the river IJssel, The Netherlands in early spring
VG-384 Pollard willow Refelections in the flooded forelands of the river IJssel, The Netherlands Salix alba in early spring Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Pollard willow - Reflections in the flooded forelands of the river IJssel, The Netherlands, in winter
VG-273 Pollard willow - Reflections in the flooded forelands of the river IJssel The Netherlands, in winter Salix alba Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pollard willow Reflections in the flooded forelands of the river IJssel, The Netherlands, in early spring
VG-311 Pollard willow Reflections in the flooded forelands of the river IJssel, The Netherlands, in early spring Salix alba Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Pollard willow Reflections in the flooded forelands of the river IJssel, The Netherlands, in winter
VG-284 Pollard willow Reflections in the flooded forelands of the river IJssel, The Netherlands, in winter Salix alba Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Flooding after the monsoon, India, Asia

Paddy fields in spring near Sandu, Guizhou Province, China

Oil field, Baku, Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Asia

Floods, Cincinnati
Flooding at Cincinnati forces many to leave their homes, to which is added explosions of gas when mains are shattered

Nilometer (Mayer) 1802
The Nilometer at Cairo

Thames Floods at Putney
The river Thames rises above its banks at Putney, west London, and residents have to escape from the top floors of their houses into a horse- drawn cart

Floods in Essex, England
A man in bowler hat and splendid beard and several other homeowners stand in the flooded gardens of their houses during a flood in Essex

The Flooded Honddu
The flooded Honddu carrying away the buildings on its bank

Chinese River Magic
CHINA Priests wear masks, the better to frighten demons and prevent further flooding of the Yellow River (Hwang Ho)

John Wesleys carriage
The carriage in which John Wesley, Methodist preacher, travelled from meeting to meeting across Britain

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"Flooding: A Force of Nature Unleashed" The Netherlands' flood barrier stands tall, a testament to human ingenuity in the face of nature's fury. In 1910, the old mill at Sidlesham found itself surrounded by relentless floods, a haunting reminder of the power of water. Canvey Island becomes an aquatic landscape as it succumbs to flooding, showcasing the vulnerability of coastal communities. The Siege of Poitiers during the French Religious Wars witnessed not only battles but also devastating floods that added to the chaos. Spokane River unleashes its might during a major flood, transforming Riverfront Park into an unwelcome watery expanse in Washington State. This poignant image captures the height of despair as floods engulfed homes and lives on that fateful Sunday evening. Brave divers navigate through treacherous waters within Severn Tunnel, risking their lives to ensure safety amidst flooding threats. Tom's hoarse voice echoes with urgency as he warns Maggie about the impending deluge; their fate hangs in balance amid rising waters. Madagascar pitcher plants thrive along Pangalanes canal despite periodic flooding, adapting ingeniously to their unique environment. Sidcup streets turn into rivers as a double-decker bus plows through flooded roads - a surreal scene depicting resilience amidst adversity. Warning horns blare urgently, signaling imminent danger as communities brace themselves for another onslaught from raging floods. The breach at Mohne Dam during World War II serves as a chilling reminder of how even man-made structures can be overwhelmed by nature's force. In every instance captured here – whether historical or contemporary – these glimpses into various aspects and locations affected by flooding remind us that when faced with such natural disasters, humanity must come together to protect and adapt against this formidable force unleashed upon our world