Hurricane Katrina's economic, ecological and emotional toll can still be felt years after it devastated New Orleans and other Gulf Coast cities. This overhead view was captured by NASA's GOES-12 weather satellite on Aug. 28, 2005 — the day before Katrina became the most destructive hurricane in U.S. history.

 

• Lifespan: Aug. 23-30, 2005

• Max. wind speed: 175 mph (Category 5)