HDR capture of a pagoda near Wangu Tower with a bell inside - which visitors can hit to gain peace and/or luck.

Surfers and fishing boats on this popular surf beach, badly hit by the 2004 tsunami, Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Fisherman getting hit by a wave while rock fishing at Snapper Rocks, Tweed Heads, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Spectacular Iron Flower performance in WuNvZhou Resort, Wuyuan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China. A millennia old intangible cultural heritage performance art where molten iron is tossed into the air and hit by a paddle forming spectacular sparks.

The tomb of Alexander Hamilton, 1755-1804, American statesman, soldier and Founding Father, inspiration for the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, Trinity Church, Broadway, New York, United States of America, North America

Spectacular Iron Flower performance in WuNvZhou Resort, Wuyuan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China. A millennia old intangible cultural heritage performance art where molten iron is tossed into the air and hit by a paddle forming spectacular sparks.

Spectacular Iron Flower performance in WuNvZhou Resort, Wuyuan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China. A millennia old intangible cultural heritage performance art where molten iron is tossed into the air and hit by a paddle forming spectacular sparks.

Spectacular Iron Flower performance in WuNvZhou Resort, Wuyuan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China. A millennia old intangible cultural heritage performance art where molten iron is tossed into the air and hit by a paddle forming spectacular sparks.

Spectacular Iron Flower performance in WuNvZhou Resort, Wuyuan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China. A millennia old intangible cultural heritage performance art where molten iron is tossed into the air and hit by a paddle forming spectacular sparks.

Spectacular Iron Flower performance in WuNvZhou Resort, Wuyuan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China. A millennia old intangible cultural heritage performance art where molten iron is tossed into the air and hit by a paddle forming spectacular sparks.

Carefree tourist woman enjoying the picturesque natural alleyway of Standley Chasm as mid-day sun rays hit spectacular gorge, West MacDonnell National Park, Outback Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Big waves hit San Pietro church during a strong sea storm, Portovenere (Porto Venere), UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy, Europe

Big waves hit the famous fishing village of Tellaro during a strong sea storm, Lerici, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy, Europe

Empty asphalt road on edge of the arctic sea hit by the midnight sun, Ersfjord, Senja, Troms county, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Big waves hit the famous fishing village of Tellaro during a strong sea storm, Lerici, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy, Europe

The Long Man of Wilmington, an Iron Age hill figure, looks down on the parched brown fields of drought hit East Sussex, Wilmington, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Snowy Dolomites peak hit by sunlight at sunset, Dolomites, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Majestic pinnacle of sea stack rock hit by waves, Sao Lourenco viewpoint, Canical, Madeira island, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Saxholsbjarg cliff being hit by large waves, Iceland, Polar Regions

Saxholsbjarg cliff being hit by large waves, Iceland, Polar Regions

Saxholsbjarg cliff being hit by large waves, Iceland, Polar Regions

Saxholsbjarg cliff being hit by large waves, Iceland, Polar Regions

Memorial to the HMS Sheffield hit offshore by Exocet missile in May 1982, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, South America

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated., /shark fishing is main source of income for many of the somalis fishermen

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

A ghost bike tribute to the cyclist Deep Lee who died on the streets at Kings Cross when she was hit by a lorry, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 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

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

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Huge waves hitting prom inPenzance, Cornwall Uk MORE INFO: we seem unprepared for the coming climatic changes!

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 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

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bridge over the River Petteril destroyed in January 2005 when a severe storm hit Cumbria, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 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

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

In January 2005 a severe storm hit Cumbria that created havoc on the roads and toppled over one million trees, flooded car showroom, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Inner Mongolia has been badly hit with ever drier conditions and creeping desertification due to climate change, China, Asia

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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

Mark left by a pigeon flying into a house window

The village of Toll Bar one of many places hit by unprecedented floods in June 2007, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Inner Mongolia has been badly hit with ever drier conditions and creeping desertification due to climate change, China, Asia