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[VIDEO] 35-year Time Lapse of Las Vegas Population Growth vs. Lake Mead Water Levels

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacob Orth (@jacobslifeinvegas) This video comes from Instagram user jacobslifeinvegas. It shows the water level of Lake Mead, just outside Las Vegas over a 35-year period. Las Vegas has grown considerably over this period, but it’s hard to put all the blame on them. Arizona and California have extensively used the […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | August 22, 2022
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NASA: Lake Mead, NV/AZ, at Lowest Level Since it Was 1st Filled in 1937

Continuing a 22-year downward trend, water levels in Lake Mead stand at their lowest since April 1937, when the reservoir was still being filled for the first time. As of July 18, 2022, Lake Mead was filled to just 27 percent of capacity. RELATED: Amidst 10-Year Drought, The Andes Get Much Needed Snowfall and Are Completed Blanketed When Viewed From […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 22, 2022
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Western United States on Brink of First Ever Water Shortage Declaration

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Water levels in the western United States are nearing historically low levels. Despite snowstorms in parts of the West, we haven’t seen enough precipitation to replenish water sources. Many man-made lakes have seen their water levels fall, diminishing reserves that supply millions of people. Projections show that levels could drop even more, which may prompt the federal government to declare […]

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Alex Mangels | April 23, 2021
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