fortswinwars:

“Shrouded within the park of Villa Demidoff (just north of Florence, Italy), there sits a gigantic 16th century sculpture known as Colosso dell’Appennino, or the Appennine Colossus. The brooding structure was first erected in 1580 by Italian sculptor Giambologna. Like a guardian of the pond in front of him, the giant is in an endless watchful pose, perched atop his earthy seat.”

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the-science-llama:

Hurricanes/Typhoons viewed from Space

Typhoon Nabi – September 3, 2005

Hurricane Emily – July 17, 2005

Hurricane Dean – August 18, 2007

Hurricane Ivan (APOD)- September 11, 2004

Hurricane Emilia – July 2012

Typhoon Yuri – November 1991

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