10 Pictures That Shocked The World

TopTenz Channel collected and tells us the story of the 10 Pictures That Shocked The World.  “It has often been said throughout time that a picture is worth a thousand words. Any picture may be worth a thousand words, but only a few rare photos tell more than a thousand words. They tell a powerful story, a story poignant enough to change the world and galvanize each of us. Over and over again..”

Coming up:

10. Kosovo Refugees (Carol Guzy)
9. War Underfoot (Carolyn Cole)
8. Thailand Massacre (Neil Ulevich)
7. After the Storm (Patrick Farrell)
6. The Power of One (Oded Balilty)

In 2006, Israeli authorities ordered the evacuation of illegal outposts, such as Amona. Oded Balilty, an Israeli photographer for the Associated Press, was present when the evacuation degenerated into violent and unprecedented clashes between settlers and police officers. The picture shows a brave woman rebelling against authorities.

5. World Trade Center 9/11 (Steve Ludlum)
4. After the Tsunami (Arko Datta)
3. Bhopal Gas Tragedy 1984 (Pablo Bartholomew)
2. Operation Lion Heart (Deanne Fitzmaurice)
1. Tragedy of Omayra Sanchez (Frank Fourier)