Drought and demand leave water levels at the two largest U.S. reservoirs at record lows.
America’s two largest reservoirs reached record-low levels amid drought and heavy demand on the Colorado River.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:10 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:10 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low”
Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels reach record low.
Key points
- A woman and friend found bones on Nevada side of Lake Mead at record-low waters.
- Witness described finding a jaw and teeth while rocks were being explored.
- Friend notes drought-linked lake levels expose skeletons as water drops.
- Lake Mead water levels fell to 1,040 ft above sea level, a new low.
- Experts link declining levels to drought and climate-change driven heat.
Other reports
- SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPRSourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR
“Drought and demand leaves water levels at two largest U.S. reservoirs at record lows”
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5 5 Drought and demand leave water levels at the two largest U.S. reservoirs at record lows.
America’s two largest reservoirs reached record-low levels amid drought and heavy demand on the Colorado River.