A double oxbow etched into the Colorado Plateau in Canyonlands National Park likely got its shape from an ancestral river.
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Through the study of an unusual, long-lasting slide, has developed a new technique to make prediction easier and more accurate.
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Striking landforms and broad vistas mark the Utah-Arizona border region of the Colorado Plateau.
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Development on the edge of the wilderness is increasing the risk of destructive wildfires in Colorado.
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A pale tan scar in this natural-color image from March 14, 2010, marks the location of a landslide outside the southern Italian town of Maierato.
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Snow makes a wide track across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Kansas in early February 2012.
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Widespread flooding is evident along the South Platte River and its tributaries.
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Ancient geologic features and modern creations share the spotlight in this photo of southeastern Utah and northern Arizona taken from the ISS.
Debris spread more than 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the source to the toe of the landslide.
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A major storm dropped snow throughout most of Colorado on January 19, 2006.
Severe Storms Snow and Ice
Warm and dry springtime conditions in the U.S. Southwest set the stage for a wildfire that doubled in size over the course of a weekend.
Land Life Fires Human Presence
The fires have burned more than 125,000 acres and are expected to burn for several more weeks.
Atmosphere Land Fires
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