Photos of various locations before and after Hurricane Irene struck the east coast. This first picture is not a before/after combo, but most worthy of posting which shows the tremendous power of what moved into our coasts one week ago.

Hurricane Irene moving into Virgina. Photographer unknown. Photo found on Facebook.

A beach in Newport, Rhode Island is shown before and after hurricane Irene. (Priscilla Karle Pilon/Weekend In Paris)

Covered bridge in Quechee, Vermont before and after Hurricane Irene. Photographer not known.

Waterfall in Cohoes NY before and after Hurricane Irene. Photographer Alex Ogle.

Aerial view of Scotia NY before and after Hurricane Irene. Photographer not known.

Covered bridge in Bartonsville VT before and after Hurricane Irene. Photographer not know.

Satellite imagery shows an area north of Rodanthe NC before and after Hurricane Irene. Photo courtesy of Reuters.





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