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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Wave of Destruction

A huge storm wave hitting iconic West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz California during a big winter storm. This storm ended up eroding a huge portion of the main road, and causing unprecedented damage and flooding as well.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-9
Copyright: © Natalie Gerding