Permian Basin

When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
In 1891, Robert St. George Dyrenforth attempted to make it rain in West Texas by detonating explosives in the sky. Though his efforts were unsuccessful, they highlight the innovative—and sometimes eccentric—approaches to weather modification in the face of drought.
What If the Oil in the Permian Basin Dried Up?
What If the Oil in the Permian Basin Dried Up?
What If the Oil in the Permian Basin Dried Up?
What would happen if all the oil in the Permian Basin dried up overnight? From national economic chaos to a mass local exodus, this hypothetical scenario explores the deep impact of losing one of America’s most critical oil sources.

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