Photos: New Orleans, before and after

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  • Overview of New Orleans

    Overview of New Orleans

    Satellite images from March 9, 2004, and Aug. 31, 2005, show how New Orleans was flooded by Hurricane Katrina. (Darker areas in the "after" photo indicate standing water.)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Superdome

    Superdome

    The Superdome in New Orleans provided shelter for thousands during the storm-- before rising waters and damage to the roof forced it to be evacuated. (Before image: Sept. 2004. After image: Aug. 30, 2005)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Fairgrounds

    Fairgrounds

    The New Orleans Fairgrounds, which hosts events including the city's Jazz and Heritage Festival, was turned into a giant puddle.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Gormley Stadium

    Gormley Stadium

    Gormley Stadium at Tulane University.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Biloxi

    Biloxi

    Damage from Katrina wasn't confined to New Orleans. Other places such as Biloxi, Miss., also were hit hard. (Before photo: April 2005. After photo: Aug. 31, 2005.)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Highway 90 bridge

    Highway 90 bridge

    Katrina wiped out the Highway 90 bridge that connected Biloxi to Ocean Springs. Next to it is the remains of a bridge done in by Hurricane Camille years earlier.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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Satellite imagery shows the extent of the flooding in the city caused by Hurricane Katrina.

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Overview of New Orleans

Satellite images from March 9, 2004, and Aug. 31, 2005, show how New Orleans was flooded by Hurricane Katrina. (Darker areas in the "after" photo indicate standing water.)

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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