For centuries, the Colorado River emptied into the Gulf of California between the Baja Peninsula and the mainland of Mexico. But dams and diversions have reduced the delta to a trickle, resulting in the desert-like landscape seen in this image. Conservation efforts on the parts of Mexico and the United States are helping to return the Colorado Delta to its former condition.
Aerial view of the Colorado River Delta in Mexico
Today in History
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Diwali
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Spring blooms in the Netherlands
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Frankenstein Friday
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Birthplace of Roman emperors
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What s cuter than nuzzling rhinos?
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Yellowstone for the National Park Services birthday
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Swimming into the season
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Languid life on the Lakes
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World Whale Day
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Goliath heron in Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Pumpkin field, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Who s wearing such cute hats?
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Celebrating Chile’s Independence Day
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Relationship status: It s complicated
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National Dolphin Day
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Happy Halloween!
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Astoria-Megler Bridge, Oregon
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Sparkling ice diamonds on a black sandy beach
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Christmas star lanterns, Germany
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Ring of fire
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Barracudas at Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt
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Jöriseen lakes in the Silvretta Alps, Switzerland
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Lei Day in Hawaii
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Perfect timing
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