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    U.S. - Mexico Border Wall Project [Image 8 of 18]

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    The image shows a paved road running alongside a tall metal border barrier or security fence with a perforated mesh pattern. The road curves through hilly terrain with multiple surveillance light poles visible in the distance. The scene appears to depict a border or restricted-access infrastructure in a semi-arid landscape.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    02.17.2012

    Photo by Glenn Fawcett 

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Public Affairs - Visual Communications Division           

    In the late 90s, a secondary pedestrian barrier was added to San Diego’s Border Infrastructure System to increase the U.S. Border Patrol’s ability to impede and deny illegal cross-border activity. In recent years, the wide availability of battery-powered hand tools have rendered the design used for this barrier vulnerable to quick breaching. DHS’s FY 2018 Enacted Appropriations provided funding to replace 14 miles of this legacy secondary pedestrian barrier with steel bollard wall.

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    Date Taken: 02.17.2012
    Date Posted: 04.04.2018 14:26
    Photo ID: 4268179
    VIRIN: 120217-H-JD911-801
    Resolution: 4320x6480
    Size: 16.69 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 141
    Downloads: 20

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    The image shows a arid, rocky hillside in a desert environment with sparse scrub vegetation. A line of dark metal X-shaped or cross-braced barrier posts runs diagonally along the ridge of the hill, consistent with border barrier infrastructure. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting dry, fair weather conditions.
    The image shows a heavy-duty border or security fence with curved anti-climb tops running along what appears to be a dry riverbed or flood control channel. The fence features chain-link construction with curved metal overhangs designed to prevent scaling. Mountains and a small urban settlement are visible in the background, suggesting a southwestern U.S. border region.
    The image shows a border barrier or fence line under construction or in a state of disrepair in an arid desert landscape. Steel I-beam posts are leaning or fallen at irregular angles along a rocky, gravelly trench line extending into the distance. The setting appears to be a remote, flat desert region with sparse vegetation and distant mountains on the horizon.
    An aerial or elevated view of a long border barrier/fence stretching across a flat, arid desert landscape toward distant mountains on the horizon. A patrol road runs parallel to the barrier structure, which is lined with evenly spaced light poles. The terrain on both sides is dry grassland and scrubland typical of a desert environment.
    An aerial or elevated view of a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle driving along a dirt road parallel to a border wall. The white Chevrolet SUV is kicking up a dust trail as it patrols the boundary. The landscape on both sides of the wall is arid desert terrain with sparse shrub vegetation.
    An aerial photograph of a rugged mountainous landscape showing a winding border fence or barrier traversing steep terrain from foreground to background. A paved road runs parallel through a valley on the right side of the image. The vegetation is sparse and semi-arid, with scrubland and chaparral covering the hillsides.
    An aerial photograph showing a international border region with a clearly visible border wall and patrol road running diagonally through the frame. One side shows sparse, undeveloped terrain with open land and industrial facilities, while the other side shows a densely populated urban area with residential and commercial buildings. Mountains are visible in the background distance.
    The image shows a paved road running alongside a tall metal border barrier or security fence with a perforated mesh pattern. The road curves through hilly terrain with multiple surveillance light poles visible in the distance. The scene appears to depict a border or restricted-access infrastructure in a semi-arid landscape.
    A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle is parked on an elevated dirt road near surveillance infrastructure along the U.S.-Mexico border. The scene includes a tall surveillance tower with cameras and antennas, floodlights, and a border fence/barrier visible in the background. The landscape features arid rolling hills, sparse vegetation, and a mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
    An aerial photograph showing a border fence or security barrier made of vertical steel bollards, curving through a densely vegetated landscape. The fence is interrupted by a gate or opening where a dirt road passes through, creating a controlled access point. The surrounding terrain consists of dense scrub brush and trees, with unpaved patrol roads running alongside the barrier.
    An aerial view shows a white U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) vehicle patrolling along a border barrier. The SUV, identifiable by its green CBP markings and DHS insignia, is traveling on a dirt patrol road between a concrete retaining wall and a chain-link fence. The image appears to be taken at golden hour based on the warm, low-angle lighting.
    An aerial photograph showing a border wall or security barrier winding through a semi-rural, heavily vegetated landscape. The wall appears to be a combination of rust-colored steel and white/concrete panels, stretching diagonally across the frame. Agricultural fields, scattered structures, and dense scrubland vegetation are visible on both sides of the barrier.
    An aerial photograph taken during golden hour showing a border wall or barrier running alongside a dirt patrol road through a semi-arid, brush-covered landscape. A single white government-style vehicle is visible traveling along the road adjacent to the wall. The scene depicts a curved infrastructure corridor cutting through dense scrubland with agricultural fields visible in the background.
    An upward-looking (worm's-eye view) photograph of a modern architectural structure featuring a concrete wall and dark brown wooden or metal slatted screen/louver system. The slats fan outward in a radiating pattern against a clear blue sky. A geometric angular structure, possibly a canopy or roof element, is visible on the left side of the frame.
    A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol vehicle, a white Chevrolet Tahoe with green markings, is parked alongside a tall border barrier fence topped with razor wire. The scene appears to be along the U.S.-Mexico border, likely in the San Diego/Tijuana region based on the coastal terrain visible in the background. Overcast, stormy skies dominate the scene, creating a stark and austere atmosphere.
    An aerial view of an active construction site where workers are installing large vertical steel bollard fencing panels. A white Terex crane operated by 'Curtis Crane' is being used to lift and position the fence sections. The site appears to be in an arid, desert-like environment with sparse vegetation.
    The image shows a long metal border fence or barrier wall extending into the distance, with graffiti spray-painted on its corrugated metal panels. The base of the fence is littered with debris, trash, and discarded materials. In the background, utility poles, a hillside with urban development, and a partly cloudy sky are visible.
    The image shows a close-up view of a perforated metal panel wall or barrier running alongside a gravel road in a rural, mountainous landscape. The metal panels display visible damage including tears, punctures, and deformation in several areas. The structure appears to be an industrial or security barrier, possibly a noise barrier or security fence, set against an overcast sky with hills in the background.

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