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Life of the Salton Sea

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Event Title: Scoured

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Scouring in a river or canal occurs when fast moving water picks up silt from the bed of the river or canal and carries it away downstream, essentially sweeping and cleaning out the channel of water.

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Life of the Salton Sea

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Life of the Salton Sea
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