View From Space

This satellite image provided by DigitalGlobe shows an overview of the upper end of New Orleans as it meets Lake Pontchartrain (at the top of the image) March 9, 2004. The Mississippi River can be seen in the lower righthand portion of the image.

This satellite image provided by DigitalGlobe shows an overview of the upper end of New Orleans as it meets Lake Pontchartrain (at the top of the image) Aug. 31, 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The area where the 17th Street Canal breach occurred can be seen on the left side of the image. The area where the Industrial Canal levee breach occurred can be seen in the lower righthand corner of the image.

This satellite image provided by DigitalGlobe shows an overview of downtown New Orleans Aug. 31, 2005. The Superdome can be seen in the lower right hand corner; and portions of the I-10 interstate that is submerged can be seen in the upper left corner. Flooded streets can be seen throughout the image.

This satellite image provided by DigitalGlobe shows an overview of downtown New Orleans Aug. 31, 2005. The Superdome can be seen in the lower lefthand corner; the Mississippi River is in the lower righthand corner; and Lake Pontchartrain can be seen at the top of the image. Flooded streets can be seen throughout the image.

Satellite image of New Orleans, before Aug. 14, 2005...

...and satellite image of New Orleans, after Aug. 30, 2005.