Incredible satellite photos show Florida and the Caribbean before and after Irma battered the regions

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September 13, 2017 4:02 PM

Residents in affected areas, like Florida's Key West and the Caribbean's St. Martin, are now beginning to start the recovery process from Hurricane Irma.

Hurricane Irma has battered Florida and several Caribbean islands. Residents in affected areas, like Florida's Key West and the Caribbean's St. Martin, are now beginning to start the recovery process.

at least 41 people

A$50 billion

Earlier this week, companies that operate satellites and sell the image data — likeDeimos Imaging, UrtheCast, andDigitalGlobe— published before-and-after photos of affected areas, including Key West and the Caribbean.

Here are some of the most dramatic views of the devastation. To compare pre- and post-Irma images, drag the slider to the left and right.

Homes and trees in Key West, Florida:

FEMA estimates that Irma destroyed 25% of homes in the Florida Keys.

Beach erosion in Key West, Florida:

Downtown Key West, Florida:

Geiger Key, Florida:

Anse Marcel in St. Martin:

Road Town in Tortola, British Virgin Islands:

Codrington Port in Barbuda:

Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands:

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