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Namibia's Spring Floods Seen from Space (Photo)
By Stephanie Pappas published
A satellite image of Namibia shows spring flooding on the Zambezi River. The flood waters appear black against the bright green of the vegetation.
Missing Link? Mississippi Floods, and a Great City Disappears
By Becky Oskin published
The mysterious abandonment of Cahokia, one of North America's greatest cities, may be linked to a massive Mississippi River flood 1,800 years ago.
FEMA's New NYC Flood Maps Will Soon Be Out-of-Date (Op-Ed)
By Rob Moore published
FEMA's new NYC flood maps are already outdated.
Royal Air Force Combat Plane Aids UK Flood Recovery (Photos)
By Stephanie Pappas published
The U.K. Royal Air Force is joining flood recovery efforts in the U.K. after winter storms have drenched the area and caused the River Thames to overtop its banks.
Flooding Aftermath: Landslides Scar Colorado
By Stephanie Pappas published
In the aftermath of September flash floods in Colorado, landslides mar the Rocky Mountains all the way down to the foothills. Geologists warn that rockfalls will be more common for years.
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