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Heavy Snow in Northern China

The heaviest snowfall in decades struck northern China in mid-November 2009. Hardest hit was Hebei Province in eastern China, where snow collapsed buildings, iced roads, and caused 38 deaths.
Snow in China
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Snow in China

A covering of snow over the North China Plain on November 17, 2009, highlights towns and roads that would otherwise blend in to the landscape.

Published Nov 18, 2009

Image of the Day Severe Storms Snow and Ice

Heavy Snow in Northern China
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Heavy Snow in Northern China

Acquired November 13, 2009, these true- and false-color images show part of northeastern China shortly after a severe snowstorm. In the false-color image, snow appears orange-red, and clouds range in color from pale peach to white.

Published Nov 13, 2009

Land Severe Storms Snow and Ice

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