The following satellite images were provided to The Birmingham News by Geoeye, a spatial imagery service based in Herndon, Va. The most recent images were captured 423 miles above the earth by Geoeye's satellites on April 28 at 11:35 a.m., one day after powerful tornadoes ripped through Alabama, killing more than 200 people in their path.

To compare the photos, drag the slider left or right, or click anywhere on the photo. If you would like to see the entire photo from before or after the tornado damage, click on the "Show only before" or "Show only after" link at the bottom of the images.





TUSCALOOSA: Wood Square Shopping Center on McFarland Blvd.

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after

APRIL 4, 2006

APRIL 28, 2011

TUSCALOOSA: Rosedale community.

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APRIL 4, 2006

APRIL 28, 2011

TUSCALOOSA: Forest Lake neighborhood.

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APRIL 4, 2006

APRIL 28, 2011

PLEASANT GROVE: Warrior River Road.

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MAY 13, 2001

APRIL 28, 2011

PLEASANT GROVE: The tornado's path

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MAY 13, 2001

APRIL 28, 2011

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