Hoover Dam

This is a closer look at the satellite image showing Lake Mead.

The Hoover Dam blocks the flow of the Colorado River causing a large lake to form.

Satellite image of Lake Mead showing the Hoover Dam

Look closely at the river. The red in this satellite image shows the vegetaon along side the river. The blue shows water that is full of sediment.

Satellite image of the river

Scientists can use satellite images to study erosion and river patterns

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