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South African reservoirs, Western Cape Region, Landsat 2014
This Landsat 2014 image shows reservoirs in South Africa.
This Landsat 2014 image shows reservoirs in South Africa.
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.

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
Mowed linear fuel breaks along both sides of a gravel road in Idaho
Mowed linear fuel breaks along both sides of a gravel road in Idaho
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

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
Wading slush to measure streamflow, S Fk Shoshone abv Buffalo Bill Res

Wading slush to measure streamflow, S Fk Shoshone abv Buffalo Bill Res

Photo of Staten Island in the Sacramento Delta
Staten Island, Sacramento Delta, CA.
Staten Island, Sacramento Delta, CA.
Staten Island, 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 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 - 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
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
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
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
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 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 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 - 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 - bridge view

Wabash River at New Harmony IN - bridge view

Wabash River at New Harmony IN - far view from boat
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - far view from boar
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - far view from boar
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 - flooding at musuem
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
Wabash River at New Harmony IN - right bank overflow with debris

Wabash River at New Harmony IN - right bank overflow with debris

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