Crews race to fix California dam before more rain falls
2,598 views · Published 15 February 2017 · 0:45 · Indexed 20 October 2026
Channel: New Scientist · 2017 · Science & Technology
Catastrophic failures at a dam in California combined with heavy winter storms have forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. Although the level of the dam’s lake is falling fast, more rain is in the forecast.
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