10-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Irene
The Realtime Report
AUGUST 28, 2021
Many communities found themselves isolated after the storm passed, as roads and bridges were washed out. The top photograph was taken on March 30, 2017, and the bottom photograph was taken on August 29, 2011, the day after the storm. USGS science played a vital role in helping inform preparedness and response efforts for the storm.
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