Greetings from the Brazil-Argentina border, where waterfalls are flowing at near-record rates
A rain-soaked October, which scientists link to the Super El Niño, has sent near-record volumes of water surging over the towering cliffs.
According to NPR, a rain-soaked October, which scientists link to the Super El Niño, has sent near-record volumes of water surging over the towering cliffs.
The Iguazú Falls span more than a mile across both countries.
This world story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Brazil-Argentina, Iguazú Falls and Super El Niño.
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