A natural lava dam that had supported the 490-foot San Rafael waterfall collapsed, unleashing landslides and eroding out the riverbed leading up to hydroplant’s water intake facility.

not falling concrete struck car on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge More concrete falls from Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, strikes car Caltrans repairs Richmond-San Rafael Bridge after more concrete falls ...

Now, natural disasters pose the greatest threat. The San Rafael waterfall's collapse in 2020 accelerated erosion in the area. Ecuador faces limited options to address the crisis. The country ...

Ecuador's Coca River has experienced massive erosion and sedimentation in the last four years since the San Rafael Waterfall collapsed in 2020. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible ...

The $1.6 million will support study and preliminary design of shortcut to Third Street for cyclists and pedestrians.