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10 Before & After Images That Show the Dwindling Reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin

Catalin — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:29:38 +0000

August 16th, 2021 marks the moment when the U.S. declared shortage on Colorado River for the first time. A combination of climate change and long-term drought in the West took its toll on the Colorado River and its basin, and a water shortage was declared at Lake Mead, the biggest reservoir in the United States in terms of capacity. The reservoirs along ...

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How Water Quality of the Rotorua Lakes Has Evolved in the Last 2 Decades

Catalin — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:10:09 +0000

The health of the beautiful lakes in Rotorua is considered one of the most important environmental concerns in the region. This incredible area of New Zealand, with otherworldly geothermal parks, rejuvenating spas, and fascinating Māori culture, also boasts 18 lakes that its residents take a lot of pride in. The water quality of the most important 12 lakes in Rotorua ...

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See California’s Reservoirs Spring Back to Life in These 12 Before/After Images

Catalin — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:42:02 +0000

It’s amazing how much things can change in just a few months’ time. Back in October, I created 10 slides that highlighted the extent of California’s 6-year drought through its dwindling reservoirs. Now, just 5 months later, it seems that the situation has been totally reversed due to a series of storms and snows that have filled many lakes and ...

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14 of the Most Jaw-Dropping Lakes in New Zealand

Catalin — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 12:00:10 +0000

With its idyllic beaches, stunning mountains, and everything else in between, New Zealand is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its lakes are some of the clearest, bluest, and most picturesque you’ll ever see, and are well worth including in your travel plans. Below are 14 of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand. The list ...

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12 Before/After Images That Show How the Northeast Drought Has Affected the Local Reservoirs

Catalin — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:07:28 +0000

Even though recent rains have brought some drought relief in the Northeast, 76% of the region is still in various states of drought that range from abnormally dry to extreme drought. The slides below show how the drought has affected 19 reservoirs in the Northeast. Imagery provided by the Landsat 8 and Landsat 5 satellites. In order to minimize the ...

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How the Drought in the Northeast Has Affected the Local Reservoirs

Catalin — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:08:45 +0000

1. Wanaque Reservoir and Monksville Reservoir 2. Oradell Reservoir, Lake Tappan, and Woodcliff Reservoir 3. Boonton Reservoir 4. Round Valley Reservoir and Spruce Run Reservoir 5. Lake DeForest

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Drought in the Southeast: How 12 Reservoirs Have Shrunk Since the Last Year

Catalin — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:42:47 +0000

California isn’t the only state with a severe drought problem. The Southeast is going through a very rough patch as well, with big parts of northern Alabama, northern Georgia, and western North Carolina in a state of exceptional drought, the most intense drought category. As a matter of fact, the Southeast drought has intensified a decades-long fight between Georgia and ...

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Before and After Images That Show China’s Largest Freshwater Lake Drying Up

Catalin — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:59:31 +0000

It seems that more and more lakes are being reported as shrinking or drying throughout the entire world. Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, is one of them. Main reasons include diversions from the Yangtze River, a prolonged dry season, and industrial activities. In order to minimize the impact of seasonal fluctuations, the images used in the slider ...

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10 Images That Show How California’s Reservoirs Have Shrunk in the 21st Century

Catalin — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:59:01 +0000

California is drying up. The ever increasing demand for freshwater has taken its toll, and the state’s reservoirs are only at 46.4% of their capacity. Now, by using imagery provided by the Landsat 7 and Landsat 8 satellites, we can also see how the reservoirs have changed during the 21st century. Below are 10 reservoirs that have dwindled considerably since ...

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Lakeside Cinema: 10 Lakes That Served as Filming Locations for Famous Movies

Catalin — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:53:30 +0000

Lakes have served as backdrops for quite a few memorable movie sequences. From dramatic love stories, to intense fight scenes, everything is more spectacular by the water. Here are 10 lakes that served as filming locations for famous movies. Minor spoilers ahead. 1. Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada: The Godfather Part II (1974) If history has taught us anything, is the fact ...

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