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Sandbar growth Grand Canyon following controlled flood

Detailed Description

Picture showing the increased size of the sandbar after the November 2012 controlled flood from the Glen Canyon Dam. This location is 65 miles downstream from Lees Ferry and the view is looking downstream. These and additional photographs depicting the results of the recent controlled floods can be viewed online.

 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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