“Glacial outburst” flooding destroys at least 2 buildings, prompts evacuations in Alaskan capital of Juneau
“Such floods, known as glacial outburst floods, happen when glaciers melt and pour massive amounts of water into nearby lakes. A study released earlier this year found such floods pose a risk to 15 million people around the globe, more than half of them in India, Pakistan, Peru and China.”
Barges stranded as Mississippi River water levels reach critical low
“Major shipping delays and backlog of vessels after region experiences lack of rainfall in recent weeks“
Some dirty words (HBO)
What’s Popping Up on Lake Mead Now?
A race to save fish as Rio Grande dries, even in Albuquerque
“For the first time in four decades, America’s fifth-longest river went dry in Albuquerque last week. Habitat for the endangered Rio Grande silvery minnow — a shimmery, pinky-sized native fish — went with it. Although summer storms have made the river wet again, experts warn the drying this far north is a sign of an increasingly fragile water supply, and that current conservation measures may not be enough to save the minnow and still provide water to nearby farms, backyards and parks.”
Po River – The Longest River in Italy – Dries Up
100 years
The West’s megadrought is so bad, authorities are airlifting water for animals
40 Million People Rely on the Colorado River. It’s Drying Up Fast.
Seas Rising
A Study Predicts Record Flooding In The 2030s, And It’s Partly Because Of The Moon
The moon’s natural wobble alters Earth’s tides. With climate change, that’s bad news.
Lakes disappearing around the world
Climate change is shrinking Italy’s iconic Lake Como, and fast
20 Worst Drying Lakes in the World
Here in the United States,
3. Walker Lake
Walker Lake: A Snapshot of Water Flow and Water Quality
Every Summer, Thousands Of Spiders Take Over Walker Lake In Nevada And It’s A Creepy Sight
“The lake’s water level has dropped significantly over the years, which means it doesn’t attract as many predators in the form of birds.“
Walker Lake – the legal saga continues with the endgame in question
“Today, where the riverbed meets the lake is an ooze of mud. The lake is all but biologically dead.”
7. Great Salt Lake
Utah’s Great Salt Lake dips to record low, Lake Mead also in crisis amid drought
Boats pulled from Great Salt Lake marina as level nears record low
Utah’s Great Salt Lake Has Hit 4,191 Feet
“Utah’s Great Salt Lake reached a historic low in June due to a combination of the western drought and overuse of its freshwater tributaries.”
14. Owens Lake
2005
Photos of the once-mighty, now-drained Owens Lake
2016
CityDig: Here’s What Owens Lake Looked Like Before Los Angeles Drank It Dry
2020
Nominating Owens Lake for the National Historic Preservation Register
2021
Documentary explores Owens Valley, site of Manzanar camp
17. Lake Mead
Lake Mead hits all-time low water level
The shocking numbers behind the Lake Mead drought crisis
‘Red alert’: Lake Mead falls to lowest water level since Hoover Dam’s construction in 1930s
20. Mono Lake
Mono Lake: California’s Dead Sea
Saving Mono Lake
Sad
Warming rivers in US West killing fish, imperiling industry
Glaciers
Rain falls at Greenland ice summit for first time on record
Satellites show world’s glaciers melting faster than ever
Ice shelf protecting Antarctic glacier is breaking up faster
The Big Thaw
Receding glaciers causing rivers to suddenly disappear
Status of Glaciers in Glacier National Park
Some of Glacier National Park’s glaciers have lost as much as 80% of their size in the last 50 years
