Lost 'heart' of the Colorado River shines like a silver serpent in Utah

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Live Science
Lost 'heart' of the Colorado River shines like a silver serpent in UtahWorldPing
Image via Live Science.

What happened

A 2016 astronaut photo mosaic highlights a "sunglint" phenomenon that transformed Lake Powell into a winding metallic "river." The artificial reservoir, which is the second-largest in the country, is home to many visible and long-lost geological wonders.

Key facts

  • A 2016 astronaut photo mosaic highlights a "sunglint" phenomenon that transformed Lake Powell into a winding metallic "river." The artificial reservoir, which is the second-largest in the country, is home to many visible and long-lost geological wonders.
  • Reported by Live Science and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:30:36 UTC.

Why it matters

Research findings and mission results set the evidence base that policy, funding and later discoveries build on.

What to watch next

  • Peer review status and replication of the findings
  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
  • Funding or policy decisions that follow

Sources

The original report was published by Live Science. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

Read the full report at Live Science

Follow the story

Living hubs that keep updating as this story develops.

Related WorldPing coverage