Low Lake Mead water levels now revealing ancient volcanic eruptions
Lake Mead’s receding water levels are now revealing ancient volcanic eruptions from millions of years ago. Lake Mead is the biggest man-made reservoir in North America, formed by the Hoover Dam. Its water levels are rapidly evaporating due to the ongoing megadrought gripping the southwestern United States. The lake, which lies across Nevada and Arizona, has made headlines in recent months due to the multitude of gruesome discoveries being made at its bottom, as the water continues to disappear. Multiple sets of human remains have been uncovered since May, and shipwrecks once concealed by the water are also emerging.