Satellite imagery shows drought-ridden Lake Powell at half capacity
Coconino County, Ariz. (UPI) May 26, 2013 - Diminished by overzealous water withdrawals and a lengthy drought throughout the Southwest, Lake Powell, the meandering mass of water held by Glen Canyon dam, has slowly emptied in recent years. It now sits below half capacity. NASA's Earth Observatory recently released satellite imagery showcasing the decade-plus drying-up of the reservoir that helps quench the thirst of more than 20 m ... more
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