CLEAN: Drought shrinks Mississippi -- and barge business

CLEAN: Drought shrinks Mississippi -- and barge business

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses challenges in handling barges due to low water levels, which have reduced the capacity to load them deeply and limited fleeting areas. It compares the river's width during the 2011 flood to its current state, highlighting significant changes. The video also covers channel improvements like bank stabilization and underwater dikes to manage river flow. Finally, it notes that current water levels are below normal lows, affecting navigation and operations.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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