Lake Mead Water Level Lowering, Finds Growing
Lake Mead is a reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in the Southwestern United States. It is located in the states of Nevada and Arizona, 24 mi east of Las Vegas. It is the largest reservoir in the US in terms of water capacity. Wikipedia
Possibly the biggest news this year is the water levels at Lake Mead. So many ships and other items are showing up. Here is a collection of just a touch of these finds.
An article about the lake level along with a satellite image: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/150111/lake-mead-keeps-dropping
Lake Mead nears dead pool status as water levels hit another historic low. https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/lake-mead-nears-dead-pool-status-water-levels-hit-another-historic-low-rcna34733
Shrinking Lake Mead reveals bodies and boats. August 2022 https://earthsky.org/earth/lake-mead-shrinking-reveals-bodies-boats/
Mysteries of Lake Mead: As Nation's Largest Reservoir Dries Up, Human Remains Are Found 5 Times in 4 Months. September 2022. https://people.com/crime/lake-mead-five-bodies-found-four-months/
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