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Hurricane Rita (General)
LA/TX| Subject | Debris field in Sabine NWR, LA - Oct 11, 2005 |
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| Posting Date | 2005-Oct-12 |
Aerial view of debris that originated in coastal towns, then was picked up by Hurricane Rita, carried about 10 miles inland, and deposited in the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana. A blue shipping container lies by a canal near the middle of this photo. The debris includes household hazardous materials, propane tanks, and other hazardous materials. Besides posing a hazard, the debris is smothering large acreages of marsh habitat. The huge amount of material in this remote, roadless area poses a logistical challenge for removal. Photo by NOAA, taken 11 Oct 2005.
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