31 Transformative Images: Before-and-After Shots of Man-Made and Natural Calamities

A viral photo of a forest in Western Hungary is causing a stir due to an optical illusion - the bottom half of each tree is covered in red, reaching the same height for all of them. This striking image is actually a result of a 2010 accident at an aluminum oxide plant, where a wall of a waste-retaining pond broke, releasing toxic red sludge into a local stream. The aftermath of this disaster is captured in a collection of before-and-after photos, showcasing the destructive power of both humans and nature.