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In the America's with David Yetman

The Salton Sea: Life and death in an inland ocean

Season 10 Episode 1005 | 26m 46s

The Salton Sink has been home to the largest body of water in California for more than a thousand years. Three hundred years ago, it was Lake Cahuilla, a freshwater lake. Changing geology and extensive industrial agriculture have resulted in a very salty and polluted sea. Once a booming tourist mecca, drought, agriculture, and failed development have produced a nearly dead body of water.

Aired: 03/31/23 | Expires: 03/31/26
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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In the America's with David Yetman
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Christopher Columbus, his time and his plans
Understanding Columbus and the influence and destruction heaped on the Americas.
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Whales and Their Offspring in San Ignacio Lagoon
Protecting whales and cultivating the friendship between people and the gentle giants.
Episode: S10 E1006 | 26:46
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Colon’s Spain and the Quest for Western Lands
Exploring Huelva, its surroundings and its wealth of cultural and historical influences.
Episode: S10 E1008 | 26:46
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In the America's with David Yetman
1492: Americans Discover Europe
Exploring the resistance and reception of Europeans to the Americas.
Episode: S10 E1010 | 26:46
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In the America's with David Yetman
Ancient peoples of the Colorado Plateau
Explore how southwestern U.S. native peoples established the Colorado Plateau.
Episode: S10 E1002 | 26:46
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In the America's with David Yetman
The wild and explosive past of northwest New Mexico
The natural monuments that define the territories of native peoples in New Mexico.
Episode: S10 E1003 | 26:46
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In the America's with David Yetman
The Northern Jaguar Preserve
Conservation groups work for the ideal habitat for jaguars, mountain lions and ocelots
Episode: S10 E1004 | 26:46
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Slickrocks and Monuments in the Four Corners
Explore the Four Corners portion of the Colorado Plateau.
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Discover Nicaragua and its diversity of cultures and natural wonders.
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Understanding Columbus and the influence and destruction heaped on the Americas.
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Watch • 26:46
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1492: Americans Discover Europe
Exploring the resistance and reception of Europeans to the Americas.
Episode: S10 E1010 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
In the America's with David Yetman
As the Waters of Lake Powell Recede
The falling water levels of Lake Powell reveal fragments of ancient peoples.
Episode: S10 E1007 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
In the America's with David Yetman
The Northern Jaguar Preserve
Conservation groups work for the ideal habitat for jaguars, mountain lions and ocelots
Episode: S10 E1004 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
In the America's with David Yetman
The wild and explosive past of northwest New Mexico
The natural monuments that define the territories of native peoples in New Mexico.
Episode: S10 E1003 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
In the America's with David Yetman
Whales and Their Offspring in San Ignacio Lagoon
Protecting whales and cultivating the friendship between people and the gentle giants.
Episode: S10 E1006 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
In the America's with David Yetman
Colon’s Spain and the Quest for Western Lands
Exploring Huelva, its surroundings and its wealth of cultural and historical influences.
Episode: S10 E1008 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
In the America's with David Yetman
Ancient peoples of the Colorado Plateau
Explore how southwestern U.S. native peoples established the Colorado Plateau.
Episode: S10 E1002 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
In the America's with David Yetman
Slickrocks and Monuments in the Four Corners
Explore the Four Corners portion of the Colorado Plateau.
Episode: S10 E1001 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
In the America's with David Yetman
Nicaragua- Land of the shaking earth emerges
Discover Nicaragua and its diversity of cultures and natural wonders.
Episode: S3 E307 | 26:46