Flooding in Southeastern Brazil

Floods, landslides, and a burst levee forced thousands from their homes in southeastern Brazil in early January 2012.
Flooding in Southeastern Brazil
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Flooding in Southeastern Brazil

Torrential rain inundates southeastern Brazil, shown in this color-coded rainfall map covering December 30–January 6.

Published Jan 9, 2012

Land Floods

Flooding in Southeastern Brazil
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Flooding in Southeastern Brazil

A plume of muddy sediment appears along the coast of southeastern Brazil in early January 2012, following days of heavy rains.

Published Jan 6, 2012

Land Floods