In 1812, a powerful earthquake caused the Mississippi River to flow backwards, creating a lake that still exists today | World News
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June 12, 2026
Rivers are often seen as fixed features of the landscape. They bend, submerge, and shift over long periods of time, but they seem persistent enough that entire towns and economies are built around them. The Mississippi River, in particular, has long been…