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Fort Jefferson at the Dry Tortugas. The clear waters in shallow areas surrounding the fort, seen easily in the photo, are popular for snorkeling and scuba diving. Visible on the right side of the image is a breach of the sea wall caused by the direct strike of Hurricane Charley in August 2004.
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Camera location
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24° 37′ 55.00″ N, 82° 52′ 3.00″ W
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3 March 2005 |
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U.S. National Park Service ; English Wikipedia, original upload 2 March 2005 by Brian0918 |
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