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Nevada official wants to completely drain Lake Powell
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently accepted public comment on potential solutions for the Colorado River past 2026.
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Lake Mead warning as levels remain critical
Despite the wet weather this year, the lake remains at dire levels and fears remain that it could reach dead pool levels.
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Texas drought reveals hidden tornado debris as lake water levels plummet
Metal that was ripped from homes is now exposed in parts of Lake Livingston as the drought causes water levels to drop.
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Video of boat disappearing in Lake Mead shows drastic water level change
Lake Mead visitors often use the boat to document the change in the water level.
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Photos show how Lake Mead's water levels changed over 40 years
The photos revealed a concerning trend at Lake Mead, located in Nevada and Arizona.
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Could Texas drought reveal a town hidden under a lake?
Bell County is categorized as battling exceptional drought, the most severe drought classification by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Chart shows dramatic change in California's "zombie lakes" water levels
Two California lakes have nearly been replenished.
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Sudden shifts from drought to floods are getting more common in the U.S.
This pattern has been seen in California over the past year, and it's likely to continue in the future.
Dinosaur footprints emerge amid severe drought in Texas
The footprints belong to an Acrocanthosaurus—a carnivore that lived from 113 to 110 million years ago
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Texas lake water level plummets to unprecedented low as drought rages on
While Texas is no stranger to dry conditions, recent years have witnessed particularly low levels of rainfall.
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California drought eliminated by Hurricane Hilary
This time last year, the U.S. Drought Monitor Map told a drastically different story about the drought in California.
Wildfire risk raised in 5 U.S. areas
Some of the urban areas in the U.S. most at risk for out-of-control wildfires were surprising.
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How Lake Mead, Lake Powell water levels changed this summer so far
A very wet winter period meant that the reservoirs filled up over the summer period.
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How Lake Mead's Water Levels Changed During Hilary
The drought-stricken reservoir has seen a slight water level rise as the storm battered the Southwest.
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How California reservoir water levels changed after Hilary
Many of California's reservoir water levels are above their historical average following the tropical storm that battered the state.
Panama Canal video shows cargo ships backed up amid drought
More than 100 vessels are waiting to pass through the Panama Canal after its authority restricted the number that transit the major shipping route.
Will Hilary's rains end Lake Mead's water crisis?
Lake Mead's water levels have risen slightly, but it is unlikely that this will help alleviate issues in the long term.
Hilary Boosts Lake Mead's Water Levels for Second Day Running
Experts have been worried after water levels in the lake, which provides water for around 25 million people, plummeted to record lows.
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How Lake Powell water levels changed after Hilary's rainfall
Several social media accounts shared a video that appeared to show waterfalls at Lake Powell.
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Hurricane Hilary could create a new lake in desert
The storm is threatening desert areas with heavy rainfall, which can cause washouts and mudslides.
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Charts show Lake Mead, Powell water levels change amid low storage warning
After years of drought, water levels are steadily improving at both lakes in the Southwest.
Lake Mead area hit with weather warnings amid thunderstorms
"Seek higher ground in and be prepared for flooded washes," the National Weather Service warned as heavy rain is predicted to hit the area.
Maui fires pictured from space by NASA satellite
The death toll from the wildfires has now risen to 55, but it's thought that more than 1,000 people are still missing in the aftermath of the blazes.
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Inside a plan to completely drain Lake Powell
The plan would restore Lake Mead by creating a bypass that diverts the Colorado River around the Glen Canyon Dam.
How bad are the 2023 wildfires? Chart shows dramatic shift from last year
Data acquired by Newsweek showed the stark differences in wildfires occurring in 2023 compared to last year.
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Lake Mead's low water levels create new walking trail
The National Park Service has restricted vehicle access to the shoreline at Boulder Harbor boat ramp because of low water levels at Lake Mead.
York fire map: California blaze grows to 80,000 acres, crosses into Nevada
A wet winter in California eased much of the state's drought, but the resulting plant growth was expected to provide ample fuel for wildfires this summer.
South America's largest lake gets dire warning as water levels drop
Lake Titicaca last week saw its levels fall below the drought warning stage. The region has suffered from a multi-year dry spell.
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Colorado River Basin has lost as much water as the size of Lake Mead
A new study found that climate change caused the loss of over 40 trillion liters of water from the basin from 2000 to 2021.
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Video shows land disappear as Lake Powell's water levels rise
Lake Powell has risen almost 60 feet since May after reaching drastically low water levels last summer.