2004 Colorado River
Beach Building Flows
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"41,000 CFS - Grand Canyon Flood"
AFTER THE FLOOD - November 28, 2004 - River back
down to 8,000 cfs.
Rejuvinated beach sand
The 2004 Beach Building Flow Hydrograph
Downstream of the Paria Riffle - new sand bars
Note off shore sand bars
Fresh mud sediment and organic material
Pools of organic material
Stranded fresh water shrimp and earthworms
Debris field left behind on the Paria Riffle high water mark
