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Aftermath of flood, Funchal, Madeira

The aftermath of the extreme weather event of February 20, 2010 in Madeira, Portugal. 42 people were killed on the island as a result of flooding and landslides. In the city of Funchal, depicted here, more than 4 inches of rain dropped in a 5-hour period, causing rivers to overflow, the flood sweeping away cars and trees.

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Aftermath of flood, Funchal, Madeira

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The aftermath of the extreme weather event of February 20, 2010 in Madeira, Portugal. 42 people were killed on the island as a result of flooding and landslides. In the city of Funchal, depicted here, more than 4 inches of rain dropped in a 5-hour period, causing rivers to overflow, the flood sweeping away cars and trees.

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Album / Science Source / Hubertus Kanus

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4416 x 2480 px | 31.3 MB

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37.4 x 21.0 cm | 14.7 x 8.3 in (300 dpi)

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