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LIGHTNING STORM BEHIND STRATOSPHERE HOTEL AND CASINO IN LAS VEGAS
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LIGHTNING STORM BEHIND STRATOSPHERE HOTEL AND CASINO IN LAS VEGAS
A bolt of lightning hits east of the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino in Las
Vegas, Nevada, August 19, 2003. A powerful thunderstorm dumped three inches
of rain in about 90 minutes in the northwest section of the city causing
major flooding and stranding many motorists. NO RIGHTS CLEARANCES OR PERMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS IMAGE REUTERS/Ethan
Miller/Las Vegas Sun
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In this photo print, the mighty force of nature clashes with the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas. Behind the iconic Stratosphere Hotel & Casino, a lightning storm rages on, illuminating the night sky in a spectacular display of power. Taken on August 19,2003, by photographer Ethan Miller from Las Vegas Sun, this image captures a bolt of lightning striking east of the renowned hotel and casino. It serves as a reminder that even in a city known for its artificial lights and man-made wonders, nature's raw energy can still steal the show. On that fateful day, an intense thunderstorm unleashed its fury upon Las Vegas' northwest section. Within just 90 minutes, three inches of rain poured down relentlessly from above. The deluge caused widespread flooding throughout the area and left countless motorists stranded in their tracks. This photograph not only freezes a moment in time but also encapsulates both awe-inspiring beauty and destructive potential within one frame. With no rights clearances or permissions required to appreciate this stunning image captured by Reuters Images' Ethan Miller, viewers are invited to witness firsthand how nature's forces can dwarf even our most impressive human creations. Whether you're drawn to the mesmerizing streaks of lightning or find yourself contemplating mankind's vulnerability against such elemental mightiness - let this print transport you into an unforgettable encounter between nature's wrath and humanity's grandeur.
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