Disaster● ElevatedOct 19 · Oct 19, 2026, 6:56 PM
A 221-meter dam on the Colorado River powers 17 turbines, and 12 of them suffer severe cavitation damage once Lake Mead's level drops below 316 meters
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America
The drop in the reservoir poses difficulties for the Hoover Dam's electricity generation. Projections anticipate a demanding scenario while equipment renovation requires years.
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