Greetings Card : Sandbags in a port after flooding C018 / 6081
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Sandbags in a port after flooding C018 / 6081
Sandbags in an industrial area of a port after flooding. Photographed in Magdeburg, Germany, after the floods in 2013. This flooding in Central Europe occurred after several days of heavy rain in late May and early June. It affected areas along the drainage basins of the Elbe and Danube rivers
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Media ID 9234191
© MICHAEL SZOENYI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
2013 Climate Change Damage Environmental Science Extreme Weather Flood German Germany Global Warming Heap Hydrology Physical Geography Pile Port Sand Damages Elbe Flood Defence Flood Defences Heavy Rain Industrial Area Magdeburg Sandbag Sandbags
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a thoughtful touch to your messages with Media Storehouse's selection of greeting cards. This evocative image of "Sandbags in a Port After Flooding C018 / 6081" by Michael Szeneys/Science Photo Library captures the power and resilience of nature. Taken in Magdeburg, Germany, during the devastating floods of 2013, this card conveys a sense of strength in the face of adversity. Perfect for expressing sympathy, encouragement, or solidarity, this card is a poignant reminder of the beauty found in the unexpected.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the aftermath of a devastating flood in Magdeburg, Germany, during the summer of 2013. The image showcases an industrial area within a port, where sandbags have been strategically piled up to protect against further damage caused by the flooding. These sandbags stand as silent guardians amidst the chaos and destruction left behind by nature's fury. The floods that swept through Central Europe were triggered by relentless heavy rain over several days in late May and early June. The Elbe and Danube rivers overflowed their banks, wreaking havoc on communities along their drainage basins. This particular scene in Magdeburg serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power unleashed by extreme weather events intensified by global warming and climate change. In this photograph, one can almost feel the weight of despair carried within each sandbag as it symbolizes both hope for protection and evidence of devastation. It is a testament to human resilience in the face of adversity - individuals coming together to defend what they hold dear. As we reflect on this image captured in the 21st century, it serves as a poignant reminder that our planet is increasingly vulnerable to such disasters. It underscores not only the importance of effective flood defenses but also highlights our collective responsibility towards environmental stewardship and sustainable practices to mitigate future risks posed by these calamities.
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