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Tag: River
Watch A Giant Stingray Safely Return To Its River Nest
[ad_1] Just after dawn on May 5, scientists working along the Mekong River in Cambodia released a giant, endangered freshwater stingray caught by a fisherman’s hook. At 13 feet longRead More
Colorado River Reservoirs Too Low, Government Postpones Publications
[ad_1] The level of Lake Powell is currently at an elevation of 3,523 feet, 177 feet below capacity. The inlets that allow the water running through the dam to generateRead More
This Galapagos Volcano Produced a ‘Fascinating’ River of Fire
[ad_1] Cameraman Joshua Vela-Fonseca was about 28 miles away when a volcano in the Galapagos Islands started erupting last month. “There was a big orange light,” said Mr Vela-Fonseca, whoRead More
The Volga River was turned into a machine by the Soviets. After
[ad_1] STOYAN VASEV This pollution comes with a heavy bill for water purification, as nearly all Volga cities and towns – and Moscow by canal – use the river forRead More
On the Banks of the Furious Congo River, a 5-Star Emporium of Ambition
[ad_1] KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — The lobby of the Fleuve Congo Hotel was a swirl of double-breasted suits and tailored dresses one April morning. Shiny gold watches dangledRead More
On the Banks of the Furious Congo River, a 5-Star Emporium of Ambition
[ad_1] KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — The lobby of the Fleuve Congo Hotel was a swirl of double-breasted suits and tailored dresses one April morning. Shiny gold watches dangledRead More
How Does the Netherlands Prevent River Flooding?
[ad_1] Accustomed to humid weather, the Netherlands was in the middle of one of the wettest Julys on record, and Patrick van der Broeck was starting to get nervous. GermanyRead More
An Economic Lifeline in South America, the Paraná River Shrinks
[ad_1] ROSARIO, Argentina — The fisherman woke up early one morning, banged the fuel containers on his small boat to make sure he had enough for the day, and setRead More
In A First, USA Announces Trouble in Colorado River, Forced Water
[ad_1] As climate change and prolonged drought continue to wreak havoc on the Colorado River, the federal government for the first time declared water shortages in Lake Mead, one ofRead More