20 powerful photos reminding us of the boundless, furious power of nature (21 photos)

Nature is kind and omnipotent. But at the same time, it can also become a true, enraged fury, sweeping away everything in its path.





Its main instruments are the raging elements, furious storms that shake the very foundations of our existence. For centuries, the world has been subjected to the elements—hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires. There's no escape from it. These poignant photographs capture the aftermath of recent catastrophes that shook the world. They make us pause for a moment and reflect on the boundless power of our planet.

1. A Message of Hope from the Last Page of a Book Miraculously Survived the California Wildfires



2. A Tower Looks Revived Thanks to a Severe Snowstorm





3. A Hurricane in Ireland Turned an Orchard into an Apple Orchard ocean



4. Hurricane Sandy turned North Carolina roads into a skate park



5. The dune where this tree grew was completely destroyed by Hurricane Irma during Florida



6. A Bridge Half Destroyed by a Storm



7. A Challenging Night in Texas, When Lightning and a Rainbow Meet



8. Fading Over a Hillside Thunderstorm



9. Wildfire in Arizona



10. What's worse - a fire or a flood?



11. Aerial view of fallen trees after Storm Xavier hit Germany



12. Humanity adapts to the devastation caused by by the elements



13. This is how a tornado plays tricks



14. Floodwaters are about to ruin the crystal clear water in the pool



15. A board during The hurricane cut the tree almost in half.



16. The flood forced them to look for a new home.



17. A little furry soul saved from the horrors of the hurricane. Harvey



18. Even minor natural disasters can have huge consequences



19. Morning surprise - a tree in the bathroom



20. Scared A sloth clings to a pole in Costa Rica after Hurricane Otto.