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Members of the 4th SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) Unit place an explosive charge in the crotch of a tree during exercise Ahuas Tara (Big Pine) II. The unit is instructing Honduran Commandos in techniques for making explosives in fertilizer

Members of the 4th SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) Unit place an explosive charg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE AHUAS TARA (BIG PINE) II Base: Puerto Cortes Country: Honduras (HND) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Arnold W. Kalmanso... More

A view of the A1 Qaim superphosphate fertilizer plant and the surrounding area as seen from the cockpit of a Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft on a tactical air reconnaissance pod system (TARPS) photography run over the plant during Operation Desert Storm

A view of the A1 Qaim superphosphate fertilizer plant and the surround...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Iraq(IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LT. CMDR. Dave Parsons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

West, Texas, May 9, 2013 -- Signs of hope appear throughout the community impacted by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 9, 2013 -- Signs of hope appear throughout the commun...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ explosion ^ sign ^ flag ^ federal emergency ma... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --An apartment building was virtually destroyed by the explosion of a fertilizer plant. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --An apartment building was virtually dest...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: West fertilizer plant explosion ^ West fertilizer plant fire ... More

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- A volunteer working with the First Baptist Church in West, Texas, helps remove debris from the site of a home destroyed by April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- A volunteer working with the First Baptis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Debris ^ Texas ^ explosion ^ volunteers ^ EM-3363-TX ^ West T... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --Utility crews worked to restore power to homes in the aftermath of the fertilizer plant fire and explosion. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --Utility crews worked to restore power to...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: utility crews ^ fertilizer plant explosion ^ Fertilizer plant... More

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- A group of co-workers volunteered to help a resident remove debris from her explosion-damaged home. Many residences were damaged or destroyed by the April 17 explosion at the nearby fertilizer plant. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- A group of co-workers volunteered to help...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Debris ^ Texas ^ explosion ^ volunteers ^ EM-3363-TX ^ West T... More

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- Restoration company workers load a table salvaged from a home damaged by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- Restoration company workers load a table s...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ West Texas ^ home restoration Disaster Types: Fire ... More

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Ben Harris (center), of the Huckabee architectural firm in Dallas, explains how the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion could have damaged the athletic facilities at West Middle School for Marty Crawford (left), superintendent of the West Independent School District, and Pat Hanger (right), a Federal Emergency Management Agency public assistance worker. They are part of a joint state-federal preliminary damage assessment team compiling a report of the damage done to public infrastructure as a result of the blast. FEMA is providing assistance to help the community recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Ben Harris (center), of the Huckabee archi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ Preliminary Damage Assessment ^ fe... More

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- The April 17 fertilizer plant explosion caused the roof of the West High School gymnasium to partially collapse. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to help the community recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- The April 17 fertilizer plant explosion ca...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ explosion ^ Public Assistance ^ Preliminary Damage As... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Bianca Bellino, a FEMA Corps member from New York City, helps solve a problem for a disaster survivor during a town hall meeting. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Bianca Bellino, a FEMA Corps member from N...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agen... More

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Ben Harris (left), of the Huckabee architectural firm in Dallas, assists a joint state-federal preliminary damage assessment team evaluate the West High School gymnasium damaged by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to help the community recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Ben Harris (left), of the Huckabee archite...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ explosion ^ Public Assistance ^ Preliminary Damage As... More

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Ryan Hutson works in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Recovery Center to assist a local resident affected by the recent fertilizer plant explosion here. Hutson is a FEMA Corps member from Queens, N.Y. FEMA is working with local, state and federal partners to aid recovery efforts in the city. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Ryan Hutson works in the Federal Emergency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ disaster recovery center ^ FEMA Corps ^ federa... More

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- A joint state-federal preliminary damage assessment team walks across the running track at West Intermediate School during an inspection of damage done to the school during a fire and explosion at a nearby fertilizer plant. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing disaster recovery assistance to help the community recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- A joint state-federal preliminary damage a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ Public Assistance ^ Preliminary Damage Assessm... More

West, Texas, May 21, 2013 -- A demolition crew knocks down part of a house destroyed by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is working with federal, state and local partners to help the community recover. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 21, 2013 -- A demolition crew knocks down part of a h...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Debris ^ demolition ^ explosion ^ federal emergency ma... More

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, environmental engineer,

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, environmental engineer,

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, environmental engineer, Marissa Campobasso, delivers an organic solution into the flocculation and coagulation instrument used to separate suspended solids portion from the wat... More

Boy's Activities - U.S. Working Boy's Reserve - Boys' Working Reserve , New York City. Administering fertilizer at Public School No. 88, Queens

Boy's Activities - U.S. Working Boy's Reserve - Boys' Working Reserve ...

Photographer: J.H. Rohrbach Boy's Activities - U.S. Working Boy's Reserve Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Hydro-Mulcher Spraying Grass Seed, Fertilizer and a Binder on the Banks of Schley Camp Road

Photograph of Hydro-Mulcher Spraying Grass Seed, Fertilizer and a Bind...

Original caption: Hydro-mulcher spraying grass seed, fertilizer and a binder on banks of Schley Camp Road -- erosion control and bank stabilization. Historic Photographs

Library of Environmental Images, Office of Research and Development (ORD), September 1996 - Hazardous Waste - Test site in Snug Harbor where oleophilic fertilizer has been applied (AK)

Library of Environmental Images, Office of Research and Development (O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Keywords: Oil spill, cleanup, bioremediation Credit: U.S. EPA Digital Photographs Relating to the Environment

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (right), a FEMA Corps member from New York State, uses her tablet computer to help a resident affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion register for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance. Miller and Sheila Kosier (center) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, worked together in neighborhoods affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (right), a FEMA Corps memb...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agency ^ dis... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (center) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, and Samantha Miller (right), a FEMA Corps member from New York State, answer questions for a survivor of the recent fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (center) a Federal Emergency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA FEMA Corps Federal Emergency Management Agency Samantha ... More

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- American Red Cross workers provide beverages and snacks to homeowners and volunteers cleaning up debris from the explosion April 17 at a nearby fertilizer plant. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting residents in their recovery from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- American Red Cross workers provide bevera...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Debris ^ Texas ^ explosion ^ American Red Cross ^ volunteers ... More

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Marty Crawford, superintendent of the West Independent School District, walks through the gymnasium of the West Intermediate School during a joint state-federal preliminary damage assessment. The school, located only a short distance from the site of the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion, suffered extensive damage. FEMA is providing assistance to help the community recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Marty Crawford, superintendent of the West...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ Public Assistance ^ Preliminary Damage Assessment ^ F... More

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- Signs of hope appear throughout the community impacted by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- Signs of hope appear throughout the commun...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ explosion ^ Hope ^ West Texas Disaster Types: Fire ... More

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Pat Hanger, a Federal Emergency Management Agency public assistance worker, photographs damage to the West Intermediate School that resulted from the April 17 fire and explosion at a nearby fertilizer plant. FEMA is providing disaster assistance to help the community recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Pat Hanger, a Federal Emergency Management...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ Public Assistance ^ Preliminary Damage Assessm... More

Marissa Campobasso, an environmental engineer with

Marissa Campobasso, an environmental engineer with

Marissa Campobasso, an environmental engineer with the US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center, assists with preparing a a bench scale dissolved air flotation test instrument used to... More

Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) researchers

Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) researchers

Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) researchers chase algal blooms on Lake Okeechobee in order to collect samples and data to use in their effort to mitigate the harmful effects of algae by research... More

ECA - Fertilizer Poster - Drawing. Public domain image.

ECA - Fertilizer Poster - Drawing. Public domain image.

Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Representatives form the Task Force to Improve Business and Stability Operations in Iraq listen as an Operations Manager from the Bayji Fertilizer Plant discusses the upgrading of the equipment at the plant on Feb. 28, 2007, in Bayji, Salah ad Din Province, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by SGT. 1ST Class Robert C. Brogan) (Released)

U.S. Representatives form the Task Force to Improve Business and Stabi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bayji State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Robert C. Brogan, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A U.S Soldier and an Iraqi working for sheik Husayn

A U.S Soldier and an Iraqi working for sheik Husayn

A U.S Soldier and an Iraqi working for sheik Husayn Ali Farhoud Al-Ghanam, a key tribal leader for Sumer, Iraq, stack fertilizer in the back of a truck on Camp Echo, Iraq, Jan. 8.

West, Texas, May 21, 2013 -- Part of a house destroyed by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion is demolished as part of the recovery effort here. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working with federal, state and local partners to help the community recover. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 21, 2013 -- Part of a house destroyed by the April 17...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Debris ^ demolition ^ explosion ^ federal emergency ma... More

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Architects and engineers join a state-federal preliminary damage assessment team for an inspection of the West High School gymnasium that was damaged during the nearby April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. The team is compiling a report of the damage done to public infrastructure as a result of the blast. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to help the community recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Architects and engineers join a state-fede...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ explosion ^ Public Assistance ^ Preliminary Damage As... More

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- A restoration company worker loads a chair salvaged from a home damaged by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- A restoration company worker loads a chair...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ West Texas ^ home restoration Disaster Types: Fire ... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 -- Tommy Muska, left, Mayor of West, and Kevin Hannes, of FEMA, in a discussion during the joint state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment a few days after the fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 -- Tommy Muska, left, Mayor of West, and K...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: West explosion ^ West fertilizer plant explosion Disaster Ty... More

Harmful algal blooms are a challenging problem that

Harmful algal blooms are a challenging problem that

Harmful algal blooms are a challenging problem that has impacted human and animal health, aquatic ecosystems and the economy of all 50 states. ERDC researchers and their partners are studying and improving a me... More

Side View of the Spectacle Island Fertilizer Building

Side View of the Spectacle Island Fertilizer Building

Photographs Depicting Naval Shore Establishments Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Hydro-Mulcher Spraying Grass Seed, Fertilizer and a Binder on the Banks of Schley Camp Road

Photograph of Hydro-Mulcher Spraying Grass Seed, Fertilizer and a Bind...

Original caption: Hydro-mulcher spraying grass seed, fertilizer and a binder on banks of Schley Camp Road -- erosion control and bank stabilization. Historic Photographs

West, Texas, May 18, 2013 -- Thousands of toys bring a bit of joy to young survivors of the fertilizer plant explosion here. More than 300 children from West received toys from the Lone Star Santas through their Convoy of Toys. The Federal Emergency Management Agency works with voluntary organizations during disaster recovery. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 18, 2013 -- Thousands of toys bring a bit of joy to y...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ federal emergency management agency ^ fertilizer plant... More

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Members of a joint state-federal preliminary damage assessment team inspect a damaged wing of West Intermediate School. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing disaster assistance to help the community recover from the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- Members of a joint state-federal prelimina...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ Preliminary Damage Assessment ^ federal emerge... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- A Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance worker helps residents affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion register for aid at the site of a town hall meeting Sunday. FEMA is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- A Federal Emergency Management Agency disa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ federal emergency management agency ^ Town Hal... More

West, Texas, May 9, 2013 -- Signs of hope appear throughout the community impacted by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 9, 2013 -- Signs of hope appear throughout the commun...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ explosion ^ sign ^ West Texas Disaster Types: Fire ... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Disaster survivors line up for a special meal at the First Baptist Church Sunday. Federal Emergency Management Agency workers also attended the event to answer questions about the types of disaster assistance available to persons affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Disaster survivors line up for a special m...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ federal emergency management agency ^ West Tex... More

ECA - Fertilizer Poster, Marshall plan, post-war reconstruction of Europe

ECA - Fertilizer Poster, Marshall plan, post-war reconstruction of Eur...

Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A view of a forest fire just treated with the fire retardant chemical Phos-Chek. The chemical, which also serves as a fertilizer once it is on the ground, is pumped from two nozzles mounted inside a C-130 Hercules aircraft. The aircraft is equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) and is fighting fires throughout California in conjunction with the US Forest Service

A view of a forest fire just treated with the fire retardant chemical ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mike Haggerty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

An overhead view of the A1 Qaim superphosphate fertilizer plant, showing some of the damage caused by Allied bombing attacks during Operation Desert Storm. The photograph was taken from a Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft using the tactical air reconnaissance pod system (TARPS)

An overhead view of the A1 Qaim superphosphate fertilizer plant, showi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Iraq(IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LT. CMDR. Dave Parsons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Library of Environmental Images, Office of Research and Development (ORD), September 1996 - Hazardous Waste - Slow-release, water-soluble fertilizer briquettes anchored in the tidal zone in Snug Harbor (AK)

Library of Environmental Images, Office of Research and Development (O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Keywords: Oil spill, cleanup, bioremediation Credit: U.S. EPA Digital Photographs Relating to the Environment

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Earl Armstrong (right), a Federal Emergency Management Agency external affairs officer, explains the operation of the Disaster Recovery Center to a news media representative. FEMA coordinates the joint state-federal facility to assist residents affected by the fertilizer plant explosion April 17. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Earl Armstrong (right), a Federal Emergenc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ disaster recovery center ^ federal emergency m... More

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers from the Ovilla United Methodist Church move furniture salvaged from a home damaged by the explosion April 17 at a nearby fertilizer plant. FEMA is assisting residents in their recovery from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers from the Ovilla United Methodi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Debris ^ Texas ^ explosion ^ volunteers ^ EM-3363-TX ^ West T... More

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- A broken window frames a U. S. Army Corp of Engineers worker as he participates in a joint state-federal preliminary damage assessment inspection of West Middle School. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to help the community recover from the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- A broken window frames a U. S. Army Corp o...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ Public Assistance ^ Preliminary Damage Assessm... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --An apartment in West, Texas was destroyed by the explosion of a fertilizer plant. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --An apartment in West, Texas was destroye...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: fertilizer plant explosion ^ West fertilizer plant fire Disa... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --One of the homes damaged by the fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --One of the homes damaged by the fertiliz...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: fertilizer plant explosion ^ West fertilizer plant fire Disa... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Bianca Bellino, a FEMA Corps member from New York City, answers a question about disaster assistance before the start of a town hall meeting. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Bianca Bellino, a FEMA Corps member from N...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agen... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Residents affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion attend a town hall meeting Sunday to get information about disaster recovery. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Residents affected by the April 17 fertili...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FCO ^ federal emergency management agency ^ To... More

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers remove damaged equipment from tennis and basketball courts at West City Park. The April 17 fertilizer plant fire and explosion happened nearby. FEMA is assisting residents in their recovery from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers remove damaged equipment from ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Debris ^ Texas ^ explosion ^ volunteers ^ EM-3363-TX ^ West T... More

West, Texas, May 16, 2013 -- News media representatives ask questions during a briefing by the Texas State Fire Marshall's office and the U. S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on progress in the investigation into the West Fertilizer Co. fire and explosion April 17. While the investigation by law enforcement continues, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing disaster assistance to help the community recover. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 16, 2013 -- News media representatives ask questions ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: news conference ^ West Texas ^ ATF ^ West High School ^ ferti... More

Iraqis working for sheik Husayn Ali Farhoud Al-Ghanam,

Iraqis working for sheik Husayn Ali Farhoud Al-Ghanam,

Iraqis working for sheik Husayn Ali Farhoud Al-Ghanam, a key tribal leader for Sumer, Iraq, load bags of fertilizer, given to them by U.S. Soldiers, into their vehicle on Camp Echo, Iraq, Jan. 8.

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Marcia Salyer (right), a Federal Emergency Management Agency applicant services specialist, explains available programs to a survivor of the recent fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is coordinating the operation of a Disaster Recovery Center with state anf federal partners. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Marcia Salyer (right), a Federal Emergency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ federal emergency management agency ^ EM-3363-... More

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- Signs of hope appear throughout the community impacted by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- Signs of hope appear throughout the commun...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ explosion ^ sign ^ West Texas Disaster Types: Fire ... More

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- A work crew demolishes a home heavily damaged by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- A work crew demolishes a home heavily dama...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Debris ^ demolition ^ explosion Disaster Types: Fire Catego... More

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Allisan Gray (left) a FEMA Cprps member from Blue Hill, Maine, explains available programs to a survivor of the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is coordinating the operation of a Disaster Recovery Center with state and federal partners. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Allisan Gray (left) a FEMA Cprps member fr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ disaster recovery center ^ FEMA Corps ^ disast... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 -- West Mayor Tommy Muska and Kevin Hannes, member of FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer cadre, walk through a neighborhood in West on Saturday after the explosion of a fertilizer plant. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 -- West Mayor Tommy Muska and Kevin Hannes...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: fertilizer plant explosion Disaster Types: Fire Categories:... More

West, Texas, May 18, 2013 -- Members of Lone Star Santas distribute toys to young survivors of the fertilizer plant explosion here. The Federal Emergency Management Agency works with voluntary organizations during disaster recovery. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 18, 2013 -- Members of Lone Star Santas distribute to...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ federal emergency management agency ^ fertilizer plant... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Kevin Hannes, Federal Coordinating Office for the recent fertilizer plant explosion, addresses residents at a town hall meeting. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing recovery assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Kevin Hannes, Federal Coordinating Office ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FCO ^ federal emergency management agency ^ To... More

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Harmful Algal Bloom

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Harmful Algal Bloom

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Harmful Algal Bloom Interception, Treatment, and Transformation System (HABITATS) team, demonstrate the scalable capability they must move fluidly in dynamic situations. The HA... More

Abu Lukah community gets 300 tons of fertilizer

Abu Lukah community gets 300 tons of fertilizer

Coalition forces gave the Abu Lukah Agriculture Union more than 300 tons of fertilizer, Feb. 23, for distribution through the union. (Photo/1st Lt. Travis Hayes)

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Clyde Brown Jr. and Marcia Sayler, Federal Emergency Management Agency applicant services specialists, assist a local resident affected by the recent fertilizer plant explosion here. FEMA is working with local, state and federal partners to aid recovery efforts. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Clyde Brown Jr. and Marcia Sayler, Federal...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ west ^ disaster recovery center ^ federal emer... More

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- Flags fly from many homes impacted by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- Flags fly from many homes impacted by the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: explosion ^ Hope ^ flag Disaster Types: Fire Categories: Mi... More

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers working with the First Baptist Church in West sort through the rubble of a home destroyed by the April 17 explosion at a nearby fertilizer plant. FEMA is assisting residents in their recovery from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers working with the First Baptist...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Debris ^ Texas ^ explosion ^ volunteers ^ EM-3363-TX ^ West T... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --A state/federal joint Preliminary Damage Assessment team walks by an apartment building heavily damaged by the explosion of a fertilizer plant. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --A state/federal joint Preliminary Damage...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: fertilizer plant explosion ^ West fertilizer plant fire Disa... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --Two members of the state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment Team--Sandy Eastham and Michael Hamm--look at a piece of metal thrown into a front yard by the explosion of a fertilizer plant. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --Two members of the state/federal Prelimi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: fertilizer plant explosion ^ West fertilizer plant fire Disa... More

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers pitch in to help clear the West City Park of debris that resulted from the explosion April 17 at a nearby fertilizer plant. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting residents in their recovery from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers pitch in to help clear the Wes...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ explosion ^ volunteers ^ EM-3363-TX ^ West Texas Dis... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- First responders line up for a special meal at the First Baptist Church. Federal Emergency Management Agency workers also attended the event to answer questions about the types of disaster assistance available to survivors of the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- First responders line up for a special mea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ federal emergency management agency ^ First Responders... More

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, environmental engineer,

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, environmental engineer,

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, environmental engineer, Marissa Campobasso, documents the data collected from the flocculation and coagulation instrument used to separate suspended solids portion from the wat... More

[Fertilizer (Manufacture at a Factory in the Pyrenees)]

[Fertilizer (Manufacture at a Factory in the Pyrenees)]

[Fertilizer (Manufacture at a Factory in the Pyrenees)] - [FRA-3018] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

ECA - Fertilizer Poster, Marshall plan, post-war reconstruction of Europe

ECA - Fertilizer Poster, Marshall plan, post-war reconstruction of Eur...

Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Hydro-Mulcher Spraying Grass Seed, Fertilizer and a Binder on the Banks of Schley Camp Road

Photograph of Hydro-Mulcher Spraying Grass Seed, Fertilizer and a Bind...

Original caption: Hydro-mulcher spraying grass seed, fertilizer and a binder on banks of Schley Camp Road -- erosion control and bank stabilization. Historic Photographs

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (center), a FEMA Corps member from New York State, and Sheila Kosier (right) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, answer questions for a homeowner affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (center), a FEMA Corps mem...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA FEMA Corps Federal Emergency Management Agency Samantha ... More

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers from the Ovilla United Methodist Church in Ovilla, Tex., help remove debris from a home damaged by the explosion April 17 at a nearby fertilizer plant. FEMA is assisting residents in their recovery from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers from the Ovilla United Methodi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Debris ^ Texas ^ explosion ^ volunteers ^ EM-3363-TX ^ West T... More

West, Texas, May 21, 2013 -- Crews remove debris from the parking lot of an apartment building destroyed in the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working with federal, state and local partners to help the community recover. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 21, 2013 -- Crews remove debris from the parking lot ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Debris ^ demolition ^ explosion ^ federal emergency ma... More

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers remove debris from an explosion-damaged home. Many residences in West were damaged or destroyed by the April 17 explosion at the nearby fertilizer plant. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers remove debris from an explosio...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Debris ^ Texas ^ explosion ^ volunteers ^ EM-3363-TX ^ West T... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Patrick McGinn (right), a FEMA Corps member from Georgia, answers a question from a resident while registering him for disaster assistance in the aftermath of the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the incident. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Patrick McGinn (right), a FEMA Corps membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agen... More

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- Many homes near the site of the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion were destroyed. FEMA is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 8, 2013 -- Many homes near the site of the April 17 f...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ explosion ^ West Texas Disaster Types: Fire Categor... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- First responders line up for a special meal at the First Baptist Church. Federal Emergency Management Agency workers also attended the event to answer questions about the types of disaster assistance available to survivors of the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- First responders line up for a special mea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ federal emergency management agency ^ First Re... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (left), a FEMA Corps member from New York State, and Sheila Kosier (right) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, go door-to-door to distribute literature in neighborhoods affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (left), a FEMA Corps membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agen... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --Michael Hamm (FEMA) and Sandy Eastham (TXDEM), participating in a state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment a few days after teh fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --Michael Hamm (FEMA) and Sandy Eastham (T...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Disaster Types: Fire Categories: Debris ^ Disaster Officials ^ State/L... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --FEMA's Kevin Hannes (left) and Tommy Muska, mayor of West, walk by West Intermediate School during a state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment in the wake of the fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --FEMA's Kevin Hannes (left) and Tommy Mus...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: fertilizer plant explosion ^ West explosion ^ fire at fertili... More

West, Texas, May 16, 2013 -- Representatives from the Texas State Fire Marshall's office and the U. S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives brief news media representatives on progress in the investigation into the West Fertilizer Co. fire and explosion April 17. While the investigation by law enforcement continues, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing disaster assistance to help the community recover. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 16, 2013 -- Representatives from the Texas State Fire...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: explosion ^ news conference ^ fertilizer plant ^ West Texas ^... More

West, Texas, May 9, 2013 -- Signs of hope appear throughout the community impacted by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 9, 2013 -- Signs of hope appear throughout the commun...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ explosion ^ sign ^ federal emergency managemen... More

Front View of the Spectacle Island Fertilizer Building

Front View of the Spectacle Island Fertilizer Building

Photographs Depicting Naval Shore Establishments Public domain photograph of the US industrial development, work of U.S. government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Members of the 4th SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) Unit instruct Honduran Commandos in techinques for making bulk explosives from fertilizer during Exercise AHUAS TARA (BIG PINE) III

Members of the 4th SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) Unit instruct Honduran Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA (BIG PINE) Base: Puerto Cortes Country: Honduras (HND) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Aronld W. Kalmanson Release St... More

West, Texas, May 16, 2013 -- Reporters ask questions during a briefing conducted by the Texas State Fire Marshall's office and the U. S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on progress in the investigation into the West Fertilizer Co. fire and explosion April 17. While the investigation by law enforcement continues, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing disaster assistance to help the community recover. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 16, 2013 -- Reporters ask questions during a briefing...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: explosion ^ news conference ^ fertilizer plant ^ West Texas ^... More

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- A representative of the Huckabee architectural firm in Dallas inspects the West High School gymnasium damaged during the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to help the community recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 7, 2013 -- A representative of the Huckabee architect...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Texas ^ explosion ^ Public Assistance ^ Preliminary Damage As... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --Members of a joint state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment team move through a neighborhood a few days after the explosion of a fertilizer plant. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --Members of a joint state/federal Prelimi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: West fertilizer plant explosion ^ West fertilizer plant fire ... More

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers remove branches and brush from West City Park. The April 17 fertilizer plant fire and explosion happened nearby. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting residents in their recovery from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 11, 2013 -- Volunteers remove branches and brush from...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: Debris ^ Texas ^ explosion ^ volunteers ^ EM-3363-TX ^ West T... More

Harmful algal blooms are a challenging problem that

Harmful algal blooms are a challenging problem that

Harmful algal blooms are a challenging problem that has impacted human and animal health, aquatic ecosystems and the economy of all 50 states. ERDC researchers and their partners are studying and improving a me... More

An Iraqi working for sheik Husayn Ali Farhoud Al-Ghanam,

An Iraqi working for sheik Husayn Ali Farhoud Al-Ghanam,

An Iraqi working for sheik Husayn Ali Farhoud Al-Ghanam, a key tribal leader for Sumer, Iraq, takes a short break from loading fertilizer into their truck given to them by U.S. Soldiers on Camp Echo, Iraq, Jan. 8.

An overhead view of the A1 Qaim superphosphate fertilizer plant, showing some of the damage caused by Allied bombing attacks during Operation Desert Storm. Some structures are still burning as a result of the most recent attack. The photograph was taken from a Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft using the tactical air reconnaissance pod system (TARPS)

An overhead view of the A1 Qaim superphosphate fertilizer plant, showi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Iraq(IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LT. CMDR. Trudell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

West, Texas, May 20, 2013 -- Mary Moren-Cornelius. manager of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Recovery Center, answers questions for survivors of the fertilizer plant explosion at a town hall meeting here. FEMA is helping residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 20, 2013 -- Mary Moren-Cornelius. manager of the Fede...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ explosion ^ Individual assistance ^ federal emergency ... More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --Members of a state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment team walk down a street looking at damaged dwellings a few days after the fertilizer plant fire and explosion. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --Members of a state/federal Preliminary D...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: fertilizer plant explosion ^ West fertilizer plant fire Disa... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (left) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, and Samantha Miller (center), a FEMA Corps members from New York state, answer questions for a survivor of the recent fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (left) a Federal Emergency M...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agency ^ dis... More

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