Mother Nature took no prisoners when she unleashed her wrath on Los Angeles at the beginning of 2025. Wildfires continue to rage in the area, and the death toll now stands at at least 27. Around 12,000 structures have burned to the ground. Tens of thousands of people remain evacuated. Others are picking up the pieces.
It’s the latest in a series of natural disasters around the world that have had devastating effects in recent years. From earthquakes to hurricanes, volcanoes and floods, nature has truly tested the spirit of mankind. But even in the face of death and destruction, human beings have shown courage and resilience.
Bored Panda has compiled a list of photographs shared by people who have survived natural disasters. Some are heartbreaking, some are scary and others are a reminder that even during the toughest times, there’s always a glimmer of hope.
#1 I Train These Clever Creatures To Save Victims Trapped In Collapsed Buildings After Earthquakes
We kit them out with a rat backpack, and train them to trigger a switch when they find a victim & come back for a tasty treat.
Image source: donnaeilidhkean
#2 Colorado Man Reunited With His Donkey, Ennis, After Fire Swept Through His Town
Image source: BarefootUnicorn
#3 Found Her Cat 16 Days After The Tornado
Image source: Suzy Hoskins
#4 A Dog And Her 2 Puppies Were Pulled Alive From The Rubble 124 Hours After The Earthquake In Turkey
Image source: ertology
#5 Cat Walking Away From A Volcanic Eruption
Image source: Attrip
#6 A Cat And A Dog Cuddled Together After Being Rescued From The Rubble In Earthquake-Hit Syria
Image source: Yasemin Altunterim
#7 Cal-Fire Firefighter From The Paradise, Ca Wildfire Finds Missing Dog, Helps Reunite With Family
Image source: bananabrownie
#8 Dog Carries Whole Bag Of Dog Food After Hurricane Harvey
Image source: Olepat
#9 A Photo Of Incarcerated Firefighters Resting After Fighting A Socal Wildfire. They Get $2-$5/Day For That Work
Image source: jeremotographs
#10 Storm Chasin In West Texas
Image source: laura plant
#11 So Yesterday I Was On My Way To Phoenix And I Captured One Of The Craziest Photos!!
Image source: jsab73
#12 Last Day On The Line After 6 Years In Wildfire. It Has Been An Honor. Stay Safe!
Image source: CanisPecuarius
#13 Rainbow And Tornado
Image source: Gainsborough-Smythe
#14 House Frozen By Lake Erie During This Week’s Blizzard In Buffalo
Image source: hmchl
#15 The Power Of Hurricane Force Winds
Image source: imgur.com
#16 Firenado!!!!
Chillicothe, Missouri
Image source: changemyname
#17 When You Wake Up To 40″ – 44″ Of Snow In One Night
Image source: ledgendary
#18 My Mom Has 5 Sets Of China (Don’t Ask) And Put Them In Her Pool Prior To Being Evacuated From Fires In Northern California. The Dishware Survived!
Image source: imgur.com
#19 Rare Typhoon Sky As Seen From A Subway Exit
Image source: universesplaything
#20 The Fourth Largest City Of Sweden, Uppsala, Is Currently Flooded. The Swedes Aren’t That Concerned
Image source: PpelTaren
#21 Oregon Wildfires Making It Look Straight Apocalyptic
Image source: RavenRosie
#22 My Aunt Took This Picture Of A Tornado At My Grandparents Farm That Touched Down Yesterday. South Dakota
Image source: ManicFirestorm
#23 Eruption Happening In St. Vincent Today
Image source: Cereys
#24 Green Sky During A Storm In South Dakota
Image source: twistedskystudios
#25 Getting Away From An Erupting Volcano Today
Image source: iweirdness
#26 Tree Struck By Lightning Burning From Inside Out
Image source: Ridgeville Township Volunteer Fire Department
#27 Valencia Right Now After The Floods
Image source: Prazf
#28 The Ongoing Eruption Of Mt Etna In Italy
Image source: Risingmagpie
#29 Tornado In Southern Romania, Today
Image source: vladgrinch
#30 Blizzard Blew The Man Door On My Garage Open Yesterday
Image source: PCDevine
#31 20ft Shipping Container Found Wrapped Around A Tree After A Flood
Image source: vahlalala
#32 A Kangaroo Rushes Past A Burning House In Lake Conjola, Nsw
Image source: unbreaKwOw
#33 Roads In Turkey After The 7.8 Earthquake
Image source: esberat
#34 Not The Beautiful Florida View Anyone Imagined! Courtesy Of Hurricane Ian
Image source: dragracedave
#35 Overnight Storm Winds In Ga Moved A House Into The Road
Image source: Delphine11
#36 Man Sits On Bench With His Dog During Hurricane Harvey
Image source: Jaredrap
#37 A Street Completely Ripped Apart By The Floods In Germany
Image source: spookyspirelli
#38 There Was A Hailstorm At My Cousins House, They Have No Power So They Can’t Vacuum Up The Broken Glass In Their House Yet
Image source: reddit.com
#39 This Is The Power Of An Avalanche!
Image source: IdahoSavage
#40 Sunrise Over The San Fransisco Bay Today. Pier 45 Is On Fire At The Moment
Image source: Palana
#41 3pm In Port Macquarie, Nsw During The Wildfires
Image source: 1s8w2MILtway
#42 6000 People Isolated After An Avalanche Obstructed A Tunnel In Italy
Image source: Meteo & Radar Italia, Meteo & Radar Italia
#43 Wind Turbine After Being Hit By A Tornado
Image source: earthmoonsun
#44 It’s Currently -35°c Outside. The Water In The Air Freezes Making An Ice Fog
Image source: MightyKin
#45 Flooding In Auckland, Nz
Image source: BabaYadaPoe
#46 Itap Of The Lightning Through My Window During A Recent Thunderstorm
Image source: Live-Guarantee-1893
#47 Hurricane Damaged Boardwalk
Image source: aryeh95
#48 Waiting For A Fish Fry In Western New York After A Blizzard!
Image source: robbo4025
#49 Sister In A Bright Orange Work Suit Blending In With The #mallacoota Sky
Image source: brendanh_au
#50 Before And After Hurricane Lan [fort Myers Florida]
Image source: AutomaticAd5811
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