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Lake Powell, USA
Of droughts and dams
When completely filled, Lake Powell's coastline is longer than the West Coast of the mainland United States, its sinuous shape outlining over 3,000 kilometres of shore along the state border between Arizona and Utah. The 21st century has been hard on the nation's second-largest reservoir, though, with the southwestern megadrought leaving it below a quarter of its capacity at times (evidenced by the 'bathtub rings' visible here). Though popular for recreation, Lake Powell – and the Glen Canyon Dam that creates it – is a focus of debate. Many environmental groups say the lake should be drained to restore the Colorado River's natural flow.
Of droughts and dams
When completely filled, Lake Powell's coastline is longer than the West Coast of the mainland United States, its sinuous shape outlining over 3,000 kilometres of shore along the state border between Arizona and Utah. The 21st century has been hard on the nation's second-largest reservoir, though, with the southwestern megadrought leaving it below a quarter of its capacity at times (evidenced by the 'bathtub rings' visible here). Though popular for recreation, Lake Powell – and the Glen Canyon Dam that creates it – is a focus of debate. Many environmental groups say the lake should be drained to restore the Colorado River's natural flow.
When completely filled, Lake Powell's coastline is longer than the West Coast of the mainland United States.
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