The Most Incredible Storm Photos Ever Taken From Space

6) Hurricane Ike(6 of 10)

6) Hurricane Ike(6 of 10)

Hurricane Ike was the 3^rd major hurricane of the Atlantic Hurricane season of 2008 and was Category 4 Hurricane, which is regarded today as one of the costliest hurricanes ever in terms of damages and loss of life. The immense size of the hurricane is the reason why it caused so much destruction, and after the hurricane passed the U.S. had to start the largest rescue operation in its history.

Hurricane Ike caused around 195 deaths in total, with around 34 people still missing till this day. It also caused more than $37.5 billion in damages. The photo taken of Hurricane Ike shows the massive size of the hurricane and tells you a story about how powerful nature can be.