Tree roots exposed after flood waters swept away soil, Townsville, Queensland, Australia. 4th February, 2019. Flooding continued to worsen as the deluge continued and more water was released from the bulging Ross River dam to prevent the failure of the dam wall. 1000's of residents were evacuated overnight. Credit: P&F Photography/Alamy Live News

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Size: 7210px × 4812px
Location: Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © P&F Photography / Alamy / Afripics
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