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Low Water Panoramas

During the summer of 2002, flows on the Colorado and Green Rivers dropped to record lows. These panoramas were taken in Cataract Canyon during the week of July 1, 2002. 

At the time, the flow was estimated to be 2,700 cfs.

 
Capsize (Rapid 15)

NPS Photo by Neal Herbert

Capize (Rapid 15)
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Ben Hurt (Rapid 20)

NPS Photo by Neal Herbert

Ben Hurt
(Rapid 20)
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Big Drop Two (Rapid 22)

NPS Photo by Neal Herbert

Big Drop Two
(Rapid 22)
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Big Drop Three (Rapid 23) from river left

NPS Photo by Neal Herbert

Big Drop Three
(Rapid 23)
From river left
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Big Drop Three (Rapid 23) from river right

NPS Photo by Neal Herbert

Big Drop Three
(Rapid 23)
From river right
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Tadpole Shrimp

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Naturally occurring sandstone basins called “potholes” collect rain water and wind-blown sediment, forming tiny ecosystems where a fascinating collection of plants and animals live. Tadpole shrimp, fairy shrimp and many insects can be found in potholes.
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