Searched for
HOOVER DAM SUBMERGED TOWN
Sound of rain all nightThe night's rain created a symphony of sounds on urban surfaces. This peaceful deluge transformed rooftops and streets into musical instrum...- In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to lifeHoover Dam Construction: St. Thomas, a historic Nevada town, has reemerged as Lake Mead's water levels decline. The former Mormon settlemen...
- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmonIn an initiative aimed at revitalizing the spawning grounds for the endangered winter-run Chinook salmon, California has been transporting ...
- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmonThe construction of dams along the Sacramento River hindered the natural flow of gravel that is essential for salmon spawning. Efforts are ...
- Oman says oil spill from grounded tanker has reached its coastlineCrude oil from a grounded tanker has reached Omani mainland beaches. The sanctioned vessel, Caroline Bezengi, is leaking nearly one million...
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...
- 15 dead, 27 missing after overloaded ferry capsizes in ZimbabweAn overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, killing at least fifteen people. Seventy-seven individuals were rescued and brought...
- In 1963, federal engineers completed Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona for water storage and power, which turned the Colorado River colder and disrupted native fish reproductionGlen Canyon Dam altered the Colorado River's temperature and flow significantly. This change negatively affected the endangered humpback ch...
- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...
- The rise and fall of 'Bodie': How California’s gold rush boomtown turned into an eerie ghost townBodie, once a thriving gold-mining town in California, emerged as a vibrant hub following the gold rush. This remote location drew thousand...
- Cauvery row: CM C Joseph Vijay backs talks with Karnataka, spars with Udhayanidhi StalinTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay defended direct talks on the Cauvery water dispute. He stated readiness for humiliation if dialogu...
- Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 98 with over 1.55 lakh people affected across 13 districtsAssam's flood toll has risen to 98, with one new death reported. The number of affected people has now dipped to 1.55 lakh across thirteen ...
- "No need for all-party meeting on Mekedatu": Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says " will not compromise on the rights regarding the Cauvery water issue"Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay stated no all-party meeting is needed for the Mekedatu Dam issue. He assured the government will protect th...
- America’s burning ghost town: The Pennsylvania ghost town that has been burning since 1962, left with only 5 residents and a fire that may last another centuryFor more than sixty years, a relentless underground coal fire has consumed Centralia, Pennsylvania, turning it into a ghost town. It began ...
- A Record-Breaking Beast: How night hunters hauled a massive alligator from Mississippi watersA Mississippi crew captured the state's largest alligator, weighing 802.5 pounds. This prehistoric reptile measured an impressive 14 feet a...
- China accused of torturing Tibetan Monk as Dam protest detention leaves him fighting for lifeA Tibetan monk remains in critical condition after opposing a Chinese hydropower project. Rights advocates allege severe torture and abuse ...
- Emergency action plans updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams: CentreEmergency action plans are updated for 735 of 6,598 specified dams nationwide. Maharashtra has the most dams, with 65 having updated emerge...
- Forget Peter Parker, India has its own Spider-Man. He lives in Mumbai's BhiwandiShadab Momin, a young man from Bhiwandi, dons a Spider-Man costume during monsoons. He actively assists residents by warning about potholes...
- Woman killed in Idukki landslide as heavy rain triggers floods across central KeralaA woman died in Idukki after a landslide destroyed her home on Saturday as heavy rains caused floods and fresh landslides across central Ke...
- Nashik district floods: Godavari crosses danger mark, 210 people shifted to safer areasNashik district floods: The Godavari river crossed the danger mark in Nashik after heavy rainfall and water discharge from the Gangapur dam...
Load More
