Mother Nature offers countless aesthetic wonders that give us more than enough reasons to spend time outdoors. But the flip side is wrathful destruction that can leave traumatic memories for years to come.
The following photos are proof that natural disasters are to be taken seriously. However, it also shows people's resilience in the face of adversity, which is always a beautiful thing to see.
Many of these photos may be difficult to look at. Scroll through and upvote those you find the most emotionally stirring.