When Hurricane Alex passed within 10 miles of the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 2004, it caused huge waves, high winds, and flooding, but only light damage. In this image a man stands on the beach as the waves roll in.
Hurricane Alex reaches the Outer Banks(DI02041) Photo by Carlye Calvin
Carlye Calvin
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
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