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Glass Place Mat : Tsunami carnage the day after. Tourists leaving with what they have left in Patong on beach road. Patong is the busiest part of Phuket with hotels bars and shops in a very tightly condensed area
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Tsunami carnage the day after. Tourists leaving with what they have left in Patong on beach road. Patong is the busiest part of Phuket with hotels bars and shops in a very tightly condensed area
THAILAND, Phang Nga District, Phuket, Tsunami carnage the day after. Tourists leaving with what they have left in Patong on beach road. Patong is the busiest part of Phuket with hotels bars and shops in a very tightly condensed area and being peak season had thousands of tourists in the area. On the 27th Dec
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© Leon Schadeberg / Eye Ubiquitous
Environment Issues Region South East Asia Weather
Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.
Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 16.9cm (10" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 27.5cm x 22.5cm (10.8" x 8.9")
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This poignant print captures the devastating aftermath of the tsunami that struck Patong, Phuket on December 27th. The image depicts tourists desperately leaving with whatever belongings they have salvaged along Beach Road, a once vibrant and bustling area now reduced to ruins. Patong, known as the busiest part of Phuket with its multitude of hotels, bars, and shops tightly packed together, had become a ghost town overnight. The sheer scale of destruction is evident in this photograph; buildings lie crumbled and debris litters the streets. What was once a thriving tourist destination has been transformed into a somber reminder of nature's power. The devastation caused by this natural disaster serves as a stark reminder of our vulnerability in the face of unpredictable weather events. In addition to highlighting the immediate impact on human lives and infrastructure, this image also raises broader issues surrounding environmental concerns in Southeast Asia. It prompts us to reflect on how climate change may contribute to more frequent and severe weather events in this region. Leon Schadeberg's skillful composition allows viewers to witness firsthand the unimaginable chaos left behind by such an event. This print serves as both a historical document capturing one specific moment in time and an urgent call for action towards building resilient communities that can better withstand future disasters.
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