From the horrors of the Guatemala sinkhole 2010 to the BP oil spill, there have been plenty of opportunities for disaster photography. These photo sets feature some of the world's most destructive recent events, from deadly hurricanes to volcano eruptions, earthquakes and floods.
Each of these disaster photography sets is more frightening--and well-shot--than the last. The BP oil spill shoot in particular is sure to make you think.
Implications - With the rise of visual media outlets, the public is now able to almost immediately see any time, place or event from anywhere in the world occur as it is happening. This extraordinary ability has opened up a realm of possibilities for artists and photographers, who capture significant historical moments from across the globe.
15 Incredible Disaster Photography Sets
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Oil Spill Wildlife
Boston.com BP Oil Spill Photography Shows Effect on Animals
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Hilarious Natural Disaster Photos
Pictures Show the Funny Side of Floods
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Twitpics as News
Haiti Earthquake Pictures Hit Twitter Before Traditional News
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Flickr Documentaries
Hurricane Gustav
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Virtual Compassion
Sharing Photos of Hurricane Ike
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Storm Chasing Bloggers
10 Killer Storm Photos
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Storm Photography from Space
NASA Hurricane Imagery
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Hurricane HDR
Hurricane Ike Inspired Photography
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Outer Space Oddities
Bizzare Eye Upstages Rings on Saturn
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Firetography
Angel Island Fire Photography on Flickr
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Exposing Humanity Through Photos
Images of China's Earthquake
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Post Typhoontography
Typhoon Morakot Photos on Flickr Function as Visual Citizen News
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Dangerous Eco-Attacks
Sink Holes in the Dead Sea are a Cause for Concern
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Environmental Disaster Photomentaries
These Images of Deepwater Horizon's Destruction are Shocking
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Global Awareness Photography
Romain Philippon Compares and Contrasts Different Worlds
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Charitable Underwater Photographs
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Unretouched Photography Books
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Globalized Spooky Destinations
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Cave-Inspired Installations
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Sea-Inspired Luxe Swimwear Collections
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Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls
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Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
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Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
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Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
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Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
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Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
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Ambiance-Forward Exhibitions Settings
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Condiment Spill Insurance Campaigns
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Pollution-Removing Murals
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Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images
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eCommerce AI Photos
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Fashion Retailer Photography Kiosks
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Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
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Concept-Driven Public Art Installations
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Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
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Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Shadow-Mimicking Photography Boards
V-Flat World Introduces the New 'Shadow Boards'
Deep-Sea Exploration Bases
This Underwater Research Station Can House Scientists For Long Periods
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Surrealist Pink Pop-Ups
Hourglass Cosmetics is Hosting the Unreal Pop-Up Shop in NYC
Music Festival Bright Pavilions
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Eco-Friendly Dissolving Shampoo Bottles
BBDO Guerrero Designs the Dissolving Bottles of Shampoo
Ultra-Rugged Camera Models
The OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Underwater Camera Has a TruePic VIII Processor
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Global AI Art Contests
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Retro Family Photoshoots
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Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
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Secondhand Fashion Editorials
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Extreme Environment Photographer Packs
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Ocean Purity Petitons
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Interactive Kinetic Sculptures
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Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules
Sten Studio Presents the Cosmic Relics Collection
Toy Brick-Inspired Studios
Sukchulmok Designs the Curving Block Photography Studio
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
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360 Photo Booths
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Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems
The TIWA Gallery is Beautifully Lit up by A Realm of Light
Brand Photography Marketplaces
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Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools
Shota Uruasaki's Capture the Light Stool Depicts Shadows and Light
Artist-Designed Umbrella Series
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Britpop Photography Exhibitions
London's Oasis Photography Exhibition Celebrates the Band's Legacy
Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
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Retro Instant Polaroid Cameras
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Customizable Content Effects
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Camera Gear Product Displays
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Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums
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Timeless Photo Books
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Interactive Transparency Tracking Tools
World Animal Protection Canada Monitors Wildlife Incidents
Sustainable Futures Exhibitions
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Photographer-Collab Card Games
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Worldly Paint Collections
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Reusable Disposable Cameras
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Natural Japanese Art Galleries
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Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
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Visually Immersive Global News
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Instant Camera Collections
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Waterfall-inspired Stamp Designs
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Japanese Art-Inspired Oak Products
The Ash & Plumb Novus Collection is Struck by Lightning
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
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Image-To-Poetry Generators
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Dishwashing Station Art Exhibitions
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AI Background Generators
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Contemporary Classic Horror Games
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British Youth-Culture Photography Books
Alasdair McLellan Unveils his HOME and AWAY Photo Book
Photographer-Honoring Stamp Collections
The United States Postal Service Honors Ansel Adams
Car Safety-Promoting PSAs
The Ad Council and NHTSA Have Launched a New Never Happens Campaign
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
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Travel-Friendly Location Scouting
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Time-Lapse Content Apps
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Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
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Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
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Fast-Paced History Games
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Simplified Event Photo Collection
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Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
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Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
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Converted Textile Factory Studios
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Location-Based Photo Sharing
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