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Winter Transforms the Mississippi River Delta
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Winter Transforms the Mississippi River Delta

A Gulf Coast storm followed by snowmelt in January 2025 temporarily increased the Mississippi River’s outflow, sending a surge of sediment through the delta and into gulf waters.

Published Sep 28, 2025

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The Erie Canal Turns 200
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The Erie Canal Turns 200

The colossal project created a valuable connection between the U.S. interior and the Atlantic Ocean when it opened in October 1825.

Published Sep 29, 2025

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Land of Many Waters and Much Sediment
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Land of Many Waters and Much Sediment

The Guiana Shield’s rugged terrain shapes Guyana’s waterways, but mining has altered their clarity.

Published Sep 26, 2025

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Cooper Creek Replenishes Lake Eyre
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Cooper Creek Replenishes Lake Eyre

Another major tributary reached the Australian outback lake in 2025, extending the months-long flood of the vast, ephemeral inland sea.

Published Sep 17, 2025

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Australia’s Howick River
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Australia’s Howick River

Winding across the Jeannie catchment in northern Queensland, the river sustains diverse ecosystems on its way to the Coral Sea.

Published Sep 17, 2025

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