Hurricane damage, Louisiana, USA

Hurricane damage, Louisiana, USA

Damage from recent lava flow on Heimaey Island, Iceland, Polar Regions

Lava flowing from Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America

Hurricane damage, Galveston, Texas, United States of America, North America

Hurricane damage, Galveston, Texas, United States of America, North America

Hurricane damage, Galveston, Texas, United States of America, North America

Coral Bleaching, Acropora, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Hurricane damage, Galveston, Texas, United States of America, North America

Forest fire in country outside Perth, West Australia, Australia, Pacific

Damaged Coral Reef, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

The theatre, Sabrata (Sabratha), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tripolitania, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Destroyed houses from ISIS, Mosul, Iraq, Middle East

The theatre, Leptis Magna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Mosul, Iraq, Middle East

Destroyed houses from ISIS, Mosul, Iraq, Middle East

Wild fire damage, Spetses, Saronic Islands, Attica Region, Aegean Coast, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Buildings demolished in earthquake area of Azad Jammu Kashmir, in village of Pattika, Pakistan

Demolished buildings seen from helicopter in earthquake area of Azad Jammu Kashmir, Pakistan

Buildings demolished in earthquake area of Azad Jammu Kashmir, in village of Pattika, Pakistan

Rescue helicopter flies over flooded caravan park and railway during flooding in North Wales

Buildings demolished in earthquake area of Azad Jammu Kashmir, in village of Pattika, Pakistan

Buildings demolished in earthquake area of Azad Jammu Kashmir, in village of Pattika, Pakistan

Demolished buildings seen from helicopter in earthquake area of Azad Jammu Kashmir, Pakistan

Church ruins in North Creake, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Church ruins in North Creake, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

A motorist travels far too fast through flood waters on the road at Storth on the Kent Estuary in Cumbria, UK, during the January 2014 storm surge and high tides.

Kayakers in the flood waters on the road at Storth on the Kent Estuary in Cumbria, UK, during the January 2014 storm surge and high tides.

A collapsed coastal road near Skipsea on Yorkshires East Coast, UK. The coast is composed of soft boulder clays, very vulnerable to coastal erosion. This sectiion of coast has been eroding since Roman times, with many villages having disappeared into the sea, and is the fastest eroding coast in Europe. Climate change is speeding up the erosion, with sea level rise, increased stormy weather and increased heavy rainfall events, all playing their part.

A motorist travels through flood waters on the road at Storth on the Kent Estuary in Cumbria, UK, during the January 2014 storm surge and high tides.

A collapsed coastal road at between Skipsea and Ulrome on Yorkshires East Coast, near Skipsea, UK. The coast is composed of soft boulder clays, very vulnerable to coastal erosion. This sectiion of coast has been eroding since Roman times, with many villages having disappeared into the sea, and is the fastest eroding coast in Europe. Climate change is speeding up the erosion, with sea level rise, increased stormy weather and increased heavy rainfall events, all palying their part.

A collapsed coastal road at between Skipsea and Ulrome on Yorkshires East Coast, near Skipsea, UK. The coast is composed of soft boulder clays, very vulnerable to coastal erosion. This sectiion of coast has been eroding since Roman times, with many villages having disappeared into the sea, and is the fastest eroding coast in Europe. Climate change is speeding up the erosion, with sea level rise, increased stormy weather and increased heavy rainfall events, all palying their part.

A collapsed coastal road at Easingotn on Yorkshires East Coast, near Skipsea, UK. The coast is composed of soft boulder clays, very vulnerable to coastal erosion. This sectiion of coast has been eroding since Roman times, with many villages having disappeared into the sea, and is the fastest eroding coast in Europe. Climate change is speeding up the erosion, with sea level rise, increased stormy weather and increased heavy rainfall events, all palying their part.

A collapsed coastal road at near Aldbrough on Yorkshires East Coast, near Skipsea, UK. The coast is composed of soft boulder clays, very vulnerable to coastal erosion. This sectiion of coast has been eroding since Roman times, with many villages having disappeared into the sea, and is the fastest eroding coast in Europe. Climate change is speeding up the erosion, with sea level rise, increased stormy weather and increased heavy rainfall events, all palying their part.

Concrete sea defences at Beach Bank Caravan Park in Ulrome near Skipsea on Yorkshires East Coast, UK. The coast is composed of soft boulder clays, very vulnerable to coastal erosion. This section of coast has been eroding since Roman times, with many villages having disappeared into the sea, and is the fastest eroding coast in Europe. Climate change is speeding up the erosion, with sea level rise, increased stormy weather and increased heavy rainfall events, all playing their part.

A collapsed coastal road at between Skipsea and Ulrome on Yorkshires East Coast, near Skipsea, UK. The coast is composed of soft boulder clays, very vulnerable to coastal erosion. This sectiion of coast has been eroding since Roman times, with many villages having disappeared into the sea, and is the fastest eroding coast in Europe. Climate change is speeding up the erosion, with sea level rise, increased stormy weather and increased heavy rainfall events, all palying their part.

A Second world War lookout post leaning alarmingly and about to tumble over the edge of the cliff near Aldbrough on Yorkshires East Coast, UK. The coast is composed of soft boulder clays, very vulnerable to coastal erosion. This section of coast has been eroding since Roman times, with many villages having disappeared into the sea, and is the fastest eroding coast in Europe. Climate change is speeding up the erosion, with sea level rise, increased stormy weather and increased heavy rainfall events, all playing their part.

A collapsed coastal road at Barmston on Yorkshires East Coast, near Skipsea, UK. The coast is composed of soft boulder clays, very vulnerable to coastal erosion. This sectiion of coast has been eroding since Roman times, with many villages having disappeared into the sea, and is the fastest eroding coast in Europe. Climate change is speeding up the erosion, with sea level rise, increased stormy weather and increased heavy rainfall events, all palying their part.

A motorist stuck in flood waters on the road at Storth on the Kent Estuary in Cumbria, UK, during the January 2014 storm surge and high tides, is pushed out by two helpers.

After a week of high tides, storm surges and storm force winds, the sea front promenade of Aberystwyth in Wales has been devastated, with millions of £'s of damage. The crsahing waves punched a large hole in the sea wall and has collapsed Aberystwyth's iconic, Victorian promenade shelter, which has stood for over 100 years. This picture was taken on Wednesday 8th January, 2014, the day the council started to try and clear the thousands of tonnes of beach rubble off the sea front road.

The Remains of the Godwin battery on the beach at Kilnsea at the head of Spurn point on Yorkshires East Coast, UK. Initially constructed during the First World War, the Godwin Battery was added to during the Second World War. It comprised of gun emplacements, search light, barracks, officers’ mess, and a hospital. This section of coastline is the fastest eroding coastline in Europe. The soft boulder clay cliffs are easily eroded and have been eroding since Roman Times, but recently the climate change impacts of increased stormy weather, increased heavy rainfall events and sea level rise have accelerated the rate of erosion. The average rate of attrition is 1.5metres per year, last year it was 5 metres.

Whitehaven harbour being completely overwhelmed by huge waves during the January 2014 period of storm surge, high tides and storm force winds. The coastline took a battering, damaging the harbour wall and eroding a large section of coastal cliff.

Whitehaven harbour during the January 2014 period of storm surge, high tides and storm force winds. The coastline took a battering, damaging the harbour wall and eroding a large section of coastal cliff.

After a week of high tides, storm surges and storm force winds, the sea front promenade of Aberystwyth in Wales has been devastated, with millions of £'s of damage. The crsahing waves punched a large hole in the sea wall and has collapsed Aberystwyth's iconic, Victorian promenade shelter, which has stood for over 100 years. This picture was taken on Wednesday 8th January, 2014, the day the council started to try and clear the thousands of tonnes of beach rubble off the sea front road.

After a week of high tides, storm surges and storm force winds, the sea front promenade of Aberystwyth in Wales has been devastated, with millions of £'s of damage. The crsahing waves punched a large hole in the sea wall and has collapsed Aberystwyth's iconic, Victorian promenade shelter, which has stood for over 100 years. This picture was taken on Wednesday 8th January, 2014, the day the council started to try and clear the thousands of tonnes of beach rubble off the sea front road.

Wildfire damage in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest classification of drought, which has lead to an increasing number of wild fires.

Wildfire damage in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest classification of drought, which has lead to an increasing number of wild fires.

The Remains of the Godwin battery on the beach at Kilnsea at the head of Spurn point on Yorkshires East Coast, UK. Initially constructed during the First World War, the Godwin Battery was added to during the Second World War. It comprised of gun emplacements, search light, barracks, officers’ mess, and a hospital. This section of coastline is the fastest eroding coastline in Europe. The soft boulder clay cliffs are easily eroded and have been eroding since Roman Times, but recently the climate change impacts of increased stormy weather, increased heavy rainfall events and sea level rise have accelerated the rate of erosion. The average rate of attrition is 1.5metres per year, last year it was 5 metres.

Wildfire damage in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest classification of drought, which has lead to an increasing number of wild fires.

Waves crashing off Parton near Whitehaven during the January 2014 period of storm surge, high tides and storm force winds. The coastline took a battering, damaging the harbour wall and eroding a large section of coastal cliff.

Whitehaven harbour during the January 2014 period of storm surge, high tides and storm force winds. The coastline took a battering, damaging the harbour wall and eroding a large section of coastal cliff.

Trees washed downdstream by flood conditions on the River Feshie, Cairngorm, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Lorries blown over on the M6 motorway near Shap in January 2005 when a severe storm hit Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Car beneath fallen branches in January 2005 after a severe storm hit Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tarmac ripped up by the power of the flood water in November 2009, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A differential GPS being used in real time kinematic survey, to survey the extent of the Durham canyon flooding feature, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lorries blown over on the M6 motorway near Shap in January 2005 when a severe storm hit Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

In January 2005 a severe storm hit Cumbria with over 100 mph winds that created havoc on the roads and toppled over one million trees, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A differential GPS being used in real time kinematic survey, to survey the extent of the Durham canyon flooding feature, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A differential GPS being used in real time kinematic survey, to survey the extent of the Durham canyon flooding feature, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Snow covering the ash and mud slides at Whalers Bay inside of the caldera at Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, Southern Ocean

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

A tagged Blue marlin gasps for air. The Marlin has damaged skin and eyes from being tagged and released a few too many times. Vava'u Tonga in the South Pacific

Earthquake damage, Lorca, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Snow covering the old barrel staves at Whalers Bay inside of the caldera at Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, Southern Ocean

Bleached coral damaged by water warming, Dominican Republic

Damage caused by high winds in 2010 to the iconic Blackpool illuminations, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

Abandoned water boat at Whalers Bay inside of the caldera at Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, Southern Ocean

Bleached coral damaged by water warming and anchor, Dominican Republic

Bleached coral damaged by water warming, Los Roques, Venezuela

A householder's attempt to hold bavk the flood waters near Cockermouth's Main street, after the water receded, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

Coral damage, Indonesia

A differential GPS being used in real time kinematic survey, to survey the extent of the Durham canyon flooding feature, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

Abandoned Herring fishing settlement, tsunami damage, building debris, Landscape view of snow caped mountains, Yuzhnaya Glybokaya Bay (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia

Lorries blown over on the M6 motorway near Shap in January 2005 when a severe storm hit Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A sycamore tree snapped by gale force winds near Ambleside, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gas main pipes revealed as the water ripped the tarmac off the road during the floods in November 2009, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Flood damage to a field of barley at Shincliffe, near Durham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Flood damage to a field of barley at Shincliffe, near Durham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

The November 2009 floods eroded the banks of the River Derwent, downstream of Cockermouth, revealing and damaging this pipeline, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Flood damage to a field of barley at Shincliffe, near Durham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Snow covering the ash and mud slides at Whalers Bay inside of the caldera at Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, Southern Ocean

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

Bleached coral damaged by water warming and diver, Los Roques, Venezuela

House in Keswick next to the River Greta, collapsed after it was undermined by the flood waters, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Abandoned Herring fishing settlement, tsunami damage, building debris, Landscape view of snow caped mountains, Yuzhnaya Glybokaya Bay (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia

A footbridge over the River Derwent in Workington, one of many destroyed or damaged in the floods, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Flood damage to a field of barley at Shincliffe, near Durham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA

Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, southeast Alaska, USA