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Atchafalaya River Basin, Louisiana (map), 1992 Photograph by Joel Sartore 1992’s Hurricane Andrew left many scenes of devastation in the U.S. Southeast. In the Atchafalaya River Basin, willow trees, shattered by howling winds, provide perches for surviving herons and ibis. Back to Geography Action! Habitats: Forests More Photo Galleries From Geography Action! Habitats • Habitats Photo Gallery: Introduction • Habitats Photo Gallery: Cities and Suburbs • Habitats Photo Gallery: Deserts and Tundra • Habitats Photo Gallery: Fresh Water • Habitats Photo Gallery: Oceans and Coasts • Habitats Photo Gallery: Prairies      More From National Geographic • Geography Action! Habitats Home Page • Photography Home Page • National Geographic News • Photo of the Day     Online Store Find photography products in our online store.

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