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Millions on alert as Hurricane Isaias set to bring dangerous storm surge

Residents in areas from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Florida urged to ‘evacuate if told to do so’

The Guardian - US · Oct 8

Tropical Storm Isaias heads toward Gulf Coast, could become hurricane as Florida declares emergency: All you need to know

Tropical Storm Isaias has emerged in the Gulf of Mexico and may develop into a hurricane soon. The storm is currently about 580 miles from the Mississippi River and has maximum winds of 40 mph. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 25 counties to help…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

The US built nearly 2,000 km of Mississippi River levees; helping erase 4,900 sq km of coastal land

The construction of levees along the Mississippi River has led to significant coastal land erosion in Louisiana by obstructing critical river sediment from reaching coastal estuaries. In an effort to combat this issue, environmental agencies are now reintroducing river mud into the affected bayous. This initiative is focused on rejuvenating…

The Times of India · Sep 10

In 1901, conservationists began buying land to protect Mount Desert Island; their first 6,000 acres helped create Acadia National Park

More than a century before Acadia National Park officially existed, a small group of conservationists began quietly buying land on Mount Desert Island to protect its forests, mountains and coastline from unchecked development. Their grassroots effort, launched in 1901 through the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations, eventually secured thousands…

The Times of India · Jul 28

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries

State boundaries can be iconic. Many were drawn by human hands, but some of the most recognizable contours were shaped by nature: the boot of southeastern Louisiana, carved by the Mississippi River, or the ocean waves sculpting the hook of Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

The Conversation · Jun 18

In 1812, a powerful earthquake made the Mississippi River flow backwards and created a lake that still exists today

Rivers are often treated as fixed features of the landscape. They bend, flood, and shift over long stretches of time, but they seem permanent enough that entire towns and economies are built around them. The Mississippi River, in particular, has long been regarded as one of North America's defining geographical…

The Times of India · Jun 12

World’s massive Mississippi River shockingly reversed its flow during Hurricane Isaac in 2012 in the United States: Scientists explain what happened

The Mississippi River is often considered one of the most stable natural systems in North America. It flows steadily from the northern United States down to the Gulf of Mexico, carrying vast amounts of water every second. But in 2012, something unusual happened during Hurricane Isaac, briefly disrupting this familiar…

The Times of India · May 2

10 Deepest rivers in the world ranked: From the Congo’s 250m depths to the Mississippi river

Rivers create landforms, foster biodiversity, and provide sustenance to humanity; however, little attention is paid to their depth. The world's deepest rivers showcase the other face of these mighty water bodies. Below the tranquil waters lie several rivers that reach hundreds of meters into the Earth, formed through geological processes,…

The Times of India · Apr 16

New bridge over the Mississippi River could be named after Donald Trump

The bridge project is estimated to cost $3 billion

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Golden Gravel Trail: new 3,804-mile route connects the Mississippi River to the Oregon Coast

“The Golden Gravel Trail opens a new era for dirt road bicycle touring in the U.S.,” says endurance cyclist Sarah Swallow, who helped test and refine the new cross-country route

Cycling Weekly · Mar 10