Events with tag - Environmental Impact

February 7, 1812

Mississippi River Reversal

In an extraordinary geological event, the Mississippi River temporarily reversed its flow direction for several hours due to the powerful New Madrid earthquakes, which caused significant uplift in the riverbed and created lasting changes to the landscape.

January 1, 2008

U.S. Coal Mining Peak Production

U.S. coal mining industry reached its historic peak in 2008, producing 1.17 billion tons of coal, marking the culmination of two centuries of industrial development before entering a period of decline due to environmental regulations and market changes.