Devastation Caused by Cyclone Pam; Vanuatu, Mar 2015
The photographs depict the extensive damage sustained by the island nation of Vanuatu, in the Pacific Ocean, after it was struck by tropical cyclone Pam. The cyclone hit on the evening of 13 March 2015.
Pam was classified as a category 5 tropical cyclone on the Australian tropical cyclone scale and the Saffir–Simpson scale. The Guardian described it as the worst natural disasters to have ever been experienced by Vanuatu.
Displayed is the devastation that was sustained and the images show uprooted trees, collapsed houses and damaged infrastructure. Estimates by the European Commission say that as much as 80% to 90% of the main island of Efate’s structures were completely or partially damaged. Major damage was also sustained by Kiribati and the Solomon Islands.
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This photo report documents a unique historic event, and is itself the subject of considerable historic interest due to the devastation wrought by Cyclone Pam. There are no other known free images that document this event with the same quality. As such it is non-replaceable by a free image and legitimate fair use.
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