Southwestern US Faces Severe Flooding and Iconic Rock Formations Collapse
The southwestern United States, including parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, has experienced significant flooding due to back-to-back storms. These storms, combined with an already wet autumn, have caused rivers to overflow and floodwaters to erode landscapes, destroy homes, and damage infrastructure. Notably, two iconic rock formations, the Alien Throne and King of Wings, have collapsed due to the natural forces that originally shaped them. Experts estimate that over 20 trillion gallons (75.7 trillion litres) of rain fell across the region during late October and early November.
