Snow. Storms. Floods. Droughts. The shaking Earth. Erupting volcanoes. Mother Nature sure knows how to throw a tantrum. Despite the deadly nature of, well, nature, these phenomena can actually be beautiful sights to see. Let’s take a look at some amazing photos capturing Mother Nature at her worst — which just happens to occasionally also be at her best.
Photo by nasa1fan/MSFC
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Photo by Michael @ NW Lens
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