Water levels in large reservoirs in South Africa’s Western Cape province have been impacted by persistent drought in recent years. This Landsat 2014 image shows the Theewaterskloof reservoir, the largest in the province’s water supply system. In subsequent years, water levels have dropped significantly as seasonal rains have repeatedly failed.
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This Landsat 2014 image shows reservoirs in South Africa.
Water levels in large reservoirs in South Africa’s Western Cape province have been impacted by persistent drought in recent years. This Landsat 2014 image shows the Theewaterskloof reservoir, the largest in the province’s water supply system. In subsequent years, water levels have dropped significantly as seasonal rains have repeatedly failed.
Mowed linear fuel breaks along both sides of a gravel road in Idaho
An example of mowed linear fuel breaks along both sides of a gravel road in southwestern Idaho
An example of mowed linear fuel breaks along both sides of a gravel road in southwestern Idaho
Wading slush to measure streamflow, S Fk Shoshone abv Buffalo Bill Res
Wading slush to measure streamflow, S Fk Shoshone abv Buffalo Bill Res
Wading slush to measure streamflow, S Fk Shoshone abv Buffalo Bill Res
Staten Island, Sacramento Delta, CA.
Staten Island in the Sacramento Delta, CA.
Staten Island in the Sacramento Delta, CA.
Eagle Creek above Findlay OH - downstream view from gage on bridge
Eagle Creek above Findlay OH - downstream view from gage on bridge
Eagle Creek above Findlay OH - downstream view from gage on bridge
Eagle Creek above Findlay OH - downstream view of iced over stream
Eagle Creek above Findlay OH - downstream view of iced over stream
Eagle Creek above Findlay OH - downstream view of iced over stream
Eagle Creek above Findlay OH - view of the gage from right bank
Eagle Creek above Findlay OH - view of the gage from right bank
Eagle Creek above Findlay OH - view of the gage from right bank
Hauling equipment to measure streamflow, Tongue River nr Decker
Hauling equipment to measure streamflow, Tongue River nr Decker
Hauling equipment to measure streamflow, Tongue River nr Decker
Kīlauea: a youngster among world's active volcanoes
Kīlauea: a youngster among world's active volcanoes
Kīlauea: a youngster among world's active volcanoes
Measuring streamflow under ice, Bighorn River near Basin
Measuring streamflow under ice, Bighorn River near Basin
Measuring streamflow under ice, Bighorn River near Basin
Missing visitor a tragic reminder of Kīlauea's danger
Missing visitor a tragic reminder of Kīlauea's danger
Missing visitor a tragic reminder of Kīlauea's danger
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - boat at gage
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - boat at gage
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - boat at gage
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - boat launch
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - boat launch
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - boat launch
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - boat ramp
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - boat ramp
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - boat ramp
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - bridge view
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - bridge view
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - bridge view
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - far view from boar
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - far view from boat
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - far view from boat
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - flooding at museum
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - flooding at museum
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - flooding at museum
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - gage
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - gage
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - gage
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - high water
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - high water
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - high water
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - museum
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - museum
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - museum
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - right bank overflow with debris
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - right bank overflow with debris
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - right bank overflow with debris