Here, you'll find an eclectic mix of photographic galleries and article archives that paint a vivid image of just how powerful hurricanes can be. Behind each photograph below is what we call a "gallery." In the purest form, some of these galleries are comprised mostly of photographs and in some cases video clips. Other galleries rely more heavily on words to craft the pictures. Get started by clicking on the pictures below and discover the surprises.

Hurricane of 1921

Hurricane of 1928

Hurricane 1935

Hurricane Elena

Hurricane Gilbert

Hurricane Hugo

Hurricane Andrew

Hurricane Marilyn

Hurricane Opal