CO_Animas_River_at_Durango_720.mp4
Summary: A USGS timelapse shows high, turbid water flow on the Animas River in Durango, CO, from Oct 22-24, 2026, featuring a person briefly observing the conditions.
This timelapse video, captured by a USGS monitoring camera, documents the Animas River at Durango, Colorado, during a period of significantly high and turbid water flow. The footage spans from the evening of Thursday, October 22, 2026, through the afternoon of Saturday, October 24, 2026. Viewers can observe the river's elevated water levels, which inundate parts of the riverbank, and the fast-moving, muddy water. A person is briefly seen on the riverbank observing the high water conditions on Friday, October 23.
Playback guide
1. 00:00 - Nighttime infrared view of the Animas River at Durango, CO, showing trees on the bank and dark water. 2. 00:01 - Morning view on Friday, Oct 23, showing the Animas River with high, brown, and rapidly flowing water, partially submerging riverbank trees. 3. 00:02 - A person is visible on the left riverbank, observing the elevated and turbulent river conditions. 4. 00:03 - The Animas River continues to show significant high water levels and strong, muddy currents. 5. 00:04 - Afternoon on Friday, with the turbid river reflecting sunlight and casting shadows on the water. 6. 00:05 - Morning view on Saturday, Oct 24, showing the river still experiencing high, muddy flow. 7. 00:06 - Mid-morning view of the Animas River maintaining high water levels and strong currents. 8. 00:07 - Afternoon on Saturday, with continued views of the strong, brown river current. 9. 00:08 - The river flow remains high and turbid under the afternoon light. 10. 00:09 - Late afternoon view on Saturday, showing persistent high water conditions on the Animas River.