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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

A Rainbow appears after a rain shower in Marana, AZ on January 14, 2017. (Photo by Taylor Dayton)

Winter storms bring welcome rains and drought relief, but is it enough?

Taylor Dayton February 10, 2017

Recent storms and mountain snow delivered short-term drought relief created happy farmers, brought wildflowers that add color to attract tourists and replenished the water supply. But...

La siembra de nubes es una opción posible de evitar la sequía

Alicia Vega September 30, 2015

La sequía pone en peligro el futuro de Arizona y a los investigadores con sus ojos en el cielo y sus esperanzas en las nubes.La idea es de aumentar la corriente del Río Colorado a través de nieve comprimida...

On Sept. 16, Phoenix, Arizona sustained record flooding. (Courtesy, Jon Roig)

Arizona drought may be nearing an end

Malcolm Fuller November 25, 2014

After historic summer rainfall in Arizona, the state is still in a drought, but that may change over the next three months. Beginning in December and continuing through February, Arizona should be entering...

Cochise, Santa Cruz counties brace for floods from Odile

Cochise, Santa Cruz counties brace for floods from Odile

Kyle Mittan September 18, 2014

Rainfall brought on by Hurricane Odile Wednesday afternoon is expected to drag into Thursday and some counties in southeastern Arizona are preparing for the worst. Norm Sturm, emergency services director...

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