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California kept 2,060 coastal acres closed to the public as a buffer around Diablo Canyon nuclear plant; after plans for luxury homes, a $42 million deal will turn the land into trails, campsites and protected coastline

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California kept 2,060 coastal acres closed to the public as a buffer around Diablo Canyon nuclear plant; after plans for luxury homes, a $42 million deal will turn the land into trails, campsites and protected coastline

The conservation plan comes as the future of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant remains under discussion For decades, 2,060 acres of California’s Central Coast remained closed to the public as a buffer around the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. Now, the land above Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County is set to become a … Read more

In 2003, crews began removing non-native fish from the Grand Canyon; by 2006 rainbow trout’s share of the catch had fallen from about 90% to under 10%

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In 2003, crews began removing non-native fish from the Grand Canyon; by 2006 rainbow trout’s share of the catch had fallen from about 90% to under 10%

In the depths of the Grand Canyon, scientists were trying to give native fish a better chance of survival, by taking other fish out of the Colorado River. A four-year fish-removal experiment conducted between 2003 and 2006 dramatically changed the composition of fish being caught in one section of the river. According to a 2011 … Read more

Who was John Giusti? Texas father identified as first victim of deadly Grand Canyon flash flood

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Who was John Giusti? Texas father identified as first victim of deadly Grand Canyon flash flood (Facebook/@ChiroHabit)

The first victim of the deadly Grand Canyon flash flood was identified as 46-year-old John Giusti. The Texas father was found dead on Sunday, August 30, as two of his friends remain missing. Who was John Giusti? Texas father identified as first victim of deadly Grand Canyon flash flood (Facebook/@ChiroHabit) Heavy rainfall began when Giusti … Read more

Grand Canyon flash flood: Shocking video shows ‘entire bunkhouse’ floating downriver with debris | Watch

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This handout image released by the Grand Canyon National Park Service via X (formerly Twitter) on August 30, 2026 shows remnants of stone bridge pylons along Bright Angel Creek following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge on August 29. (Photo by J.THOMPSON and Handout / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE / AFP) (AFP)

A shocking video appears to show a bunkhouse floating downriver with debris after flash flooding ripped through Bright Angel Canyon. This comes as several people have been evacuated and many remain missing amid the Grand Canyon flash flood. This handout image released by the Grand Canyon National Park Service via X (formerly Twitter) on August … Read more

Grand Canyon flash flood update: Scary visuals emerge as 1 dies and 15 remain unaccounted

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More than 15 people may be missing after the flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, according to the National Park Service. ((Photo by J. Baird / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE / AFP))

Dramatic videos and photographs from Grand Canyon National Park are circulating on social media after a deadly flash flood swept through Bright Angel Canyon. According to park officials, the disaster left one person dead and about 15 people missing or unaccounted for. More than 15 people may be missing after the flash flood in Grand … Read more

Grand Canyon flash flood update: Phantom Ranch evacuated, 15 people unaccounted for after Bright Angel Creek flooding

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Bright Angel Creek near the Phantom Ranger Station in the Grand Canyon, Arizona, is seen after flash flooding from storms. (AP)

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of dozens of people and swept large boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River that runs through it, the National Park Service said. Bright Angel Creek near the Phantom Ranger Station in the Grand Canyon, Arizona, is … Read more

‘Lucky to have made it out’: Phantom Ranch evacuees recall harrowing Grand Canyon flash floods

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Phantom Ranch evacuees described a frightening Grand Canyon flash flood, while visitors shared relief, sadness and concern after seeing the damage.. (Parth Desai via AP) (AP)

A sudden flash flood at Phantom Ranch in Arizona’s Grand Canyon forced dozens of people to leave the area after Bright Angel Creek rose quickly on August 29. Phantom Ranch evacuees described a frightening Grand Canyon flash flood, while visitors shared relief, sadness and concern after seeing the damage.. (Parth Desai via AP) (AP) The … Read more

Grand Canyon flooding: Photos and videos show destruction after Bright Angel trail flash floods; several feared missing

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Rescue teams evacuated dozens after a flash flood destroyed bridges and trails in the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Creek area. (Unsplash/ representative image)

A major flash flood hit parts of the Grand Canyon, Arizona on Saturday, leaving heavy damage in the Bright Angel area. Photos and videos from the area show the destruction caused by the sudden flooding. Rescue teams evacuated dozens after a flash flood destroyed bridges and trails in the Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Creek area. … Read more

Fire in Logan, Utah? What’s burning today as fears rise amid Brushy Canyon Fire – latest update; scary visuals emerge

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Destruction from the Brushy Canyon Fire caused smoke to be blown towards Logan, Utah. (Facebook/Utah Fire Info)

Many feared there was a fire in Logan, Utah on August 27. Destruction from the Brushy Canyon Fire caused smoke to be blown towards Logan, Utah. (Facebook/Utah Fire Info) “Is there another fire in Logan? I can smell it at Mount Logan Middle School,” one wrote on Facebook. However, there’s no active fire reports for … Read more

Burbank Walnut Fire: Map and evacuation updates as blaze burns near Wildwood Canyon Road

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Burbank Walnut Fire (Unsplash/ representative image)

Update 6:53pm EDT: The Walnut Fire has grown to around 20 acres and is spreading at a moderate pace through medium to heavy brush, as per Watch Duty. Officials say the fire could grow to as much as 50 acres within the next hour. Burbank Walnut Fire (Unsplash/ representative image) A helicopter crew at the … Read more