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Flooding in Northern Mexico

Heavy rains from Hurricane Alex pushed a dam to capacity in northern Mexico in early July 2010. Authorities opened floodgates on the dam, flooding a community downstream.
Flooding in Northern Mexico
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Flooding in Northern Mexico

Acquired July 11, 2010, and June 21, 2010, these false-color images show northeastern Mexico before and after flooding along the Rio Salado.

Published Jul 15, 2010

Land Floods

Flooding around Anahuac, Mexico
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Flooding around Anahuac, Mexico

Acquired July 12, 2010, this natural-color image shows floodwaters near the cities of Anáhuac and Rodriguez in the wake of opened floodgates.

Published Jul 14, 2010

Land Floods

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