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A look at some of the deadliest floods in the US in the last 25 years
By ADRIAN SAINZ Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the United States over the past few ...
The Texas floods are not an isolated tragedy. A look at history’s deadliest storms
Authorities are still assessing the deadly effects of heavy rains that caused devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, ...
Mississippi River: Check its History and Ecology
Learn about the iconic Mississippi River: its vibrant river history, crucial role among US rivers, diverse ecology, and the ...
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UMN researchers: More nature, less concrete to control Mississippi River flooding
University of Minnesota researchers say using nature instead of concrete is best for controlling Mississippi River flooding ...
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Mississippi River shippers get weeklong tour of Columbia River shipping system
A group of Mississippi River shipping industry figures were treated to a tour of the Columbia-Snake river grain export system ...
Nation's two largest rivers significantly influence St. Louis' weather. Here's how
The convergence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers near St. Louis fuels the region's infamous summer humidity and spring ...
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Canoeing the 'mighty queen' Mississippi River
Climate change is making that queen even more capricious. Scientists have documented increased rainfall in the Mississippi River Basin, as well as extreme droughts. “In April, down here, we ...