Katrina Images
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Images from Field Guide
View looking North up Carrollton Ave. from I-10 overpass (Photo by S. Nelson)
Park on Fleur de Lis near 17th St. Canal breach (Photo by S. Nelson)
Home near 17th St. Canal breach (photo by S. Nelson
Google Earth view of New Orleans showing location of levee
breaches
Development of the Pine Island barrier Island trend (modified after Snowden et al. 1980)
Generalized surficial geology of New Orleans
Map showing flooding in New Orleans from Times Picayune
1878 Map of New Orleans from Times Picayune
Geologic & topographic profile across New Orleans, showing Gentilly
Ridge.
Maximum flooding area, levees, breaches, & pump stations modified after U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Estimated flood depths 8/31/05 from NOAA
Stages of development of the Mississippi River Deltas
(modified from Saucier [1994] and Frazier [1967]). See field guide for
references.
Block diagram showing types of deposits around distributary channels (modified after Saucier, 1994) See field guide for reference.
Oblique view of Industrial Canal breach and Lower 9th Ward (Vincent Laforet, AFP/Getty Images)
Industrial Canal area before Katrina (from Google Earth)
Floodwall Types
Industrial Canal breach area August 31, 2005 (NOAA)
Floodwall of the Industrial Canal levee showing trenches eroded by overtopping. Photo from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers IPET web site
Floodwall and sheet piling strewn into Lower 9th Ward at the southern breach on the Industrial Canal. Photo from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers IPET web site
View of southern breach of Industrial Canal showing twisted sheet piling and floodwall strewn into Lower Ninth Ward. Photo by L. Harder - from Independent Levee Investigation Team Draft Final Report (see Links page).
View of northern breach of Industrial Canal showing twisted sheet piling and floodwall. Photo by L. Harder - from Independent Levee Investigation Team Draft Final Report (see Links page).
From southern breach on Industrial Canal looking east across Lower Ninth Ward.
Barge on bus in Lower Ninth Ward near south breach of the Industrial Canal
Diagram illustrating possible failure mechanism at Industrial Canal near Lower 9th Ward
Google Earth image of the area on London Avenue Canal near Mirabeau Ave. and Warrington Drive before Katrina
London Avenue Canal levee breach near Mirabeau Ave. and Warrington Drive - Aug. 31, 2005. (NOAA)
Geologic cross section along the east bank of the London Ave. Canal (See Word Document on previous page for data sources)
Diagrams illustrating principles of hydraulic equilibrium & permeability
Diagrammatic model of possible failure mechanism at the south breach of the London Ave. Canal
Sand deposits on Warrington drive showing deposition in the wake of houses as the currents flowed down the driveways between the houses.
Preliminary map of sand deposits near south breach of the London Ave. Canal (superimposed on composite of Google Earth images)
Google Earth image along the London Avenue Canal near Robert E. Lee Blvd. and Pratt Dr. before Katrina
Area of London Avenue Canal Levee breach near Robert E. Lee Ave. and Pratt Dr. Aug. 31, 2005 (NOAA)
Child’s clubhouse uplifted along London Avenue Canal near the breach. (Times-Picayune Tuesday, October 4, 2005)
Geologic cross section along the west bank of the London Ave. Canal (See Word Document on previous page for data sources)
Diagrammatic cross section across London Ave. Canal at north breach, illustrating heaving
Google Earth image of 17th Street Canal near the Old Hammond Highway Bridge before Katrina.
17th Street Canal Levee breach near Belaire Drive, Aug. 31, 2005. (NOAA)
Aerial view of 17th St. Canal breach, looking south. Photo from IPET Interim Report 2
View looking east at the 17th St. Canal breach. Photo by J. Augustino - FEMA
Debris along Belaire Drive near 17th St. Canal breach showing large blocks of peat.
Slide toe at front of levee section pushed out toward the photographer at the 17th St. Canal breach.
Geologic cross section along the east bank of the 17th St. Canal (See Word Document on previous page for data sources)
Diagram illustrating possible failure mechanism on 17th St. Canal
17th St. Canal breach on Aug. 31, 2005 (Kevin Himel). Compare with photo to right
Remains of house at corner of Belaire Dr. & Spencer Ave. at 17th St. Canal breach (S.A. Nelson)
17th St. Canal breach on Aug. 31, 2005 (Kevin Himel). Compare with photo to right.
Foundation of house on Belaire Dr. - house removed by 17th St. Canal breach (S.A. Nelson)
Geologic cross section along the west bank of the 17th St. Canal (See Word Document on previous page for data sources)
Centrifuge Model of the 17th St. Canal after failure from U.S. Army Corps of Enginners IPET Report 2, see Word file on previous page for source
Google Earth image of area near southern end of the 17th Street Canal in Old Metairie before Katrina
Area where water from the 17th Street Canal Breach ran back into Old Metairie, near Orpheum and Palm, Aug. 31, 2005. (NOAA)
Bridge at Orpheum & Palm (S. end of 17th St. Canal) showing flood debris on sidewalk (S.A. Nelson)
Geologic cross section along the east bank of the Orleans Canal (See Word Document on previous page for data sources)
Geologic cross section along the west bank of the Orleans Canal (See Word Document on previous page for data sources)
End of floodwall on the south end of the Orleans canal, just north of pump station #7.
Erosion under I-610 overpass on Marconi Ave. due to water flowing out gap in floodwall on Orleans Canal.
Erosion under I-610 overpass on Marconi Ave. due to water flowing out gap in floodwall on Orleans Canal.
Newly installed closeable floodgates on the London Ave. Canal
Freshly poured concrete armor on London Ave. Canal levee, North of new floodgate
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Sand Deposits at the London Avenue Canal Southern Breach by Stephen Nelson
Sand deposits on Wildair Drive looking toward breach
Cross-section through sand deposit on Widair Drive
Sand deposits on Warrington Drive, north of breach
Structure in sand deposit on Warrington Drive north of breach
Structure in sand deposit on Warrington Drive north of breach
Looking north along Warrington Drive, north of breach
Structure in sand at corner of N. Windsor Drive & Wilton Dr.
Structure in sand on Warrington Drive north of breach
London Ave. Canal south breach and sand deposits from air 12/28/05
London Ave. Canal south breach and sand deposits from air 12/28/05
Sand deposit on car on Warrington Drive near breach
Structure in sand on Warrington Drive north of breach
Structure in sand on Warrington Drive north of breach
Deposits on Warrington Dr. showing channelization between houses
"Epoxy flow" (grout) from breach repair, north of breach
"Epoxy flow" (grout) from breach repair, north of breach
Other Post-Katrina Photos by Stephen Nelson
Hyatt Hotel from Loyola Ave. 9/11/05
View up Tulane Ave. from I-10 overpass 9/11/05
Launching rescue boats from Tulane & Carrollton 9/11/05
Railroad underpass on I-10 9/11/05
Looking across 17th St. Canal at repairs to levee breach
Looking across 17th St. Canal at repairs to levee breach
Looking across 17th St. Canal at repairs to levee breach
Abandoned neighborhood along Filmore St.
Water lines on homes on St. Anthony Street
flooded cars on neutral ground on St. Anthony Street
St. Anthony Street
Flooded cars on neutral ground on St. Anthony Street
House in Warrington Dr. at London Ave. Canal breach near Mirabeau Ave.
Home displaced onto Warrington Dr. at London Ave. Canal breach near Mirabeau
Homes along Pratt Drive at London Ave. Canal breach near Rbt. E. Lee Blvd.
Sand deposited by levee breach at London Ave. Canal near Rbt. E. Lee Blvd.
Sand deposits in front of home on Pratt Drive near Rbt. E. Lee breach of London Ave. Canal
Sand deposits in front of home on Pratt Drive near Rbt. E. Lee breach of London Ave. Canal
Sand deposits in front of home on Pratt Drive near Rbt. E. Lee breach of London Ave. Canal
London Ave. Canal Breach at Rbt. E. Lee Blvd. showing bridge and earthen levee in foreground are lower than floodwalls on canal.
Home in breach on London Ave Canal at Rbt. E. Lee Blvd. & Pratt Drive
Toppled floodwall and breach repair at London Ave. Canal & Rbt. E. Lee Blvd.
Homes destroyed by breach in London Ave. Canal along Pratt Drive
Trees and house displaced from levee at repaired breach in 17th St. Canal
Standing in the 17th St. Canal breach repair
Piece of 17th St. Canal levee displaced about 40 feet east of canal during breach
House on Corner of Belaire Dr. & 40th St. near 17th St. Canal breach
Looking South down Belaire Dr. at 17th St. Canal breach
Peat typical of that scattered about the neighborhood near the 17th St. Canal breach
Floated house on 40th St. near 17th St. Canal breach
Homes immediately in path of 17th St. Canal breach
Sand deposits near north end of 17th St. Canal breach
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Industrial Canal Breach & Lower Ninth Ward
Levee failure on the Industrial Canal north of Claiborne Ave. from Claiborne Bridge
Just south of Industrial Canal levee failure looking into Lower Ninth Ward from Claiborne Bridge
Displaced houses on Claiborne Ave in Lower Ninth Ward
Destroyed homes on Claiborne Ave. in Lower Ninth Ward
Destruction in Lower 9th Ward, looking toward breach on Industrial Canal levee
Destruction in Lower 9th Ward.
Destruction in Lower 9th Ward
Destruction in Lower 9th Ward, looking NW.
Destruction in Lower 9th Ward, looking toward breach on Industrial Canal levee
Destruction in Lower 9th Ward,
Destruction in Lower 9th Ward, looking east from near breach
Destruction in Lower 9th Ward
Barge on bus
Barge on bus
Bent sheet piling at southern breach on Industrial Canal
Foundations near south breach of Industrial Canal
Bent sheet pilings at northern end of southern breach
Cyprus stump exposed by erosion beneath slab near southern breach
From southern breach looking east.
Litter Free Zone
Bent sheet pilings and repaired northern breach on Industrial Canal
Foundations remaining near north breach on Industrial Canal
Lower 9th Ward and breach from air 12/28/05
Lower 9th Ward and breach from air 12/28/05
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Condition of Levees in New Orleans East
(Sequence runs along Hayne Blvd. form NE
to SW)
Lakefront levee at Paris Rd. (hwy 47) & Hayne Blvd. with minor scouring
Trenching along inboard side of Lakefront Levee at base of floodwall due to overtopping of floodwall
Debris line in trees above brick wall at Lincoln Beach on Lakefront levee showing high debris line higher than floodwall.
Scour near top of Lakefront levee on Hayne Blvd. near Vincent Road.
Scour trench at base of floodwall on Lakefront levee on Hayne Blvd. near Vincent Road.
Scour under levee cap at Hayne Blvd. near Jahncke Road
Scour under levee cap at Hayne Blvd. near Jahncke Road
Undulations along top and scour in Lakefront Levee at Hayne Blvd. near hansbrough St.
Large scour & undulations along top of Lakefront levee at Hayne Blvd. near Hansbrough St.
Eroded levee due to flood wall overtopping at juncture with concrete inboard apron, on Hayne Blvd.near Edward St.
Eroded Levee at Hayne Blvd. near Downman Road & Lake Front Airport
Trench at base of floodwall formed by overtopping of floodwall on Stars & Stripes Blvd. near Lakefront Airport (view looking east)
Trench at base of floodwall formed by overtopping of floodwall on Stars & Stripes Blvd. near Lakefront Airport - note debris trapped in fence at top (view looking west)
Trench at base of floodwall formed by overtopping of floodwall on Stars & Stripes Blvd. near Lakefront Airport - note debris trapped in fence at top of floodwall (view looking east)
Hangar destruction, debris in fence, floodwall & trench on Stars & Stripes Blvd. (view looking north)
Erosion behind seawall (lakeside of Lakefront levee), Lakeshore Drive west of Industrial Canal
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St. Bernard Parish
This pre-Katrina Google Earth image shows a row of houses, built on piers along Delambert Street in Chalmette which are backed on the Delambert Canal.
This Image America image shows the same view as the image to the left, but row of houses on Delambert St. have crossed the Delambert Canal and run into the houses on Golden Drive
View from Delambert St. across canal to the houses now resting against those on Golden Drive.
Gate and former location of one of the houses now resting across canal along Golden Drive.
Front steps and piers of one of the houses now resting on the other side of the canal. Note lattice work between piers is still in place.
Home near corner of Delambert & E. Prosper St. twisted away from front steps
Pier foundation of house on Delambert St. now resting on Golden Dr. against other houses
Corner of Florida Ave, looking down Volpe Dr. Note debris on roof of house from floodwaters
Former location of house on Florida Ave. & Gallo Dr.
Boat now resting in Mumphrey Rd near Florida Ave.
View across Forty Arpent Canal showing overtopped area
View across Forty Arpent Canal looking south into Chalmette
