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Science News for June 24, 1996


Photos Reveal Human Impact On Grand Canyon During Past Century

A new study reveals the significant human impact on the Grand Canyon over the past century, with changes in plant distribution and debris flows being documented. The study, which used rephotography of historic images from the 1889-1890 Stanton Expedition, found stability mixed with large amounts of human-caused change.

SourceUniversity of Arizona·DateJun 24, 1996