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Lake Okeechobee's Low Water Levels Cause Concern
A bird catches a meal over Lake Okeechobee in this undated photo from the South Florida Water Management District. (South Florida Water Management District) At a Glance The levels are approaching those seen in Florida's 2011 drought.The lake serves as a key indicator of drought throughout the region.Last year, releases from the lake coincided with a massive red tide outbreak. Lake Okeechobee's water levels have dropped to an alarmingly low level as Florida enters its dry season, prompting concerns that...
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Florida Panther Death Was First on Treasure Coast in 50 Years
A Florida panther in the wild. (Mark Lotz/Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) At a Glance The panther is believed to be the same one spotted in the area several times recently.Fewer than 230 Florida panthers exist in the wild.Their habitat is threatened by rising sea levels. A Florida panther that roamed out of his usual territory was hit and killed by a car this week in Southeast Florida. The death is notable because it's believed to be the first...
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Iran
At a Glance At least five people are dead and more than 300 are injured after the 5.9 magnitude quake hit northwestern Iran.Over 40 aftershocks rattled the rural region in the Alborz Mountains. A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northwestern Iran early Friday, killing at least five people and injuring over 300 others, officials said. The temblor struck Tark county in Iran's Eastern Azerbaijan province at 2:17 a.m., Iran's seismological center said. The area is some 400 kilometers (250 miles) northwest...
Earthquake Activity Increases in Part of Texas Heavy in Oil and Gas Production
A Texas oil well is shown in this file photo. A new study shows a dramatic increase in earthquakes in one part of Texas that is being heavily developed for oil and gas. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) At a Glance More than 2,000 earthquakes were recorded in one part of West Texas in 2017.The increase correlates with a rise in oil and gas production. A part of Texas that is being heavily developed for oil and gas production has seen a...
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