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National Geographic photographer Erin Trieb photographed floodwaters at the intersection of Highway 610 and Evergreen Street in Bellaire, Texas, after evacuating her family during Hurricane Harvey.

Photograph by Erin Trieb, National Geographic

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Hurricanes

See photos of the high winds, torrential rains, and storm surges produced by hurricanes and the damage caused when these powerful forces combine.

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