theAtlantic has published some dramatic photos of the Hurricane Irene aftermath. Though it was not as bad as feared, sparing some states, there was nevertheless devastation to property, catastrophic flooding in Vermont and other states and, unfortunately, deaths. This is what a hurricane is and many people living in the islands that are frequently in a hurricane’s path are very familiar with the devastation and misery that a powerful hurricane [also called cyclone] can bring.
View the images at theAtlantic.