geography of arizona
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Lake Mead Could Soon Form a ‘Dead Pool’ as Water Levels Drop to Extreme Lows
Lake Mead’s water levels have reached a new low. This time, the reservoir’s levels are as low as they were back in 1936 when it was developed.
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Wall of Rock Collapses Into Historically Low Lake Powell
Boaters hanging out on drought-stricken Lake Powell on Memorial Day were treated to a dramatic sight: a monumental section of canyon falling into the water. Footage taken by boater Mila Carter and posted to Instagram shows an enormous chunk of a red canyon wall toppling over into the lake, releasing a cloud of dust and…
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Staggering Photos Show Lake Powell Nearly Dried Up
Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest reservoir and a key source of water and power for much of the West, is more parched than ever. Earlier this month, the lake dropped below 25% capacity, the federal government said, and has also lost 7% of its total potential capacity since 1963.
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Extreme Heat Is Making U.S-Mexico Border Crossings Even More Dangerous
Dehydration is already a leading cause of death among migrants crossing the border from Mexico to the U.S., and conditions will become worse as the climate continues to warm, according to new research published earlier this month in Science.