Lake Powell Is RISING FAST — And Nobody Expected This

Описание: Lake Powell is rising fast, and almost nobody expected it. Seven weeks ago, the lake hit its lowest level ever recorded at 3,516.62 feet. Since then, flood waves from the San Juan River have pushed Lake Powell up nearly 18 feet, about ten months ahead of the government’s own forecast.

In this video, we break down how this Lake Powell water level jump happened, from the October storms around the Four Corners to record flooding near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. We also explain why almost none of this water came from the snowpack that normally fills the lake, why the Glen Canyon Dam is holding the water back, and why Lake Mead has barely moved.

You will learn:

Why Lake Powell is rising so fast right now
How the San Juan River flooding changed the Colorado River water crisis
What the Bureau of Reclamation forecast missed
Why Lake Powell is still lower than it was a year ago
What El Niño and this winter’s snow could mean for the lake

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Do you think this rise is the start of a real recovery, or just a short high point? Tell us in the comments.

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