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16th Century Church Submerged by Flood Revealed by Drought

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Climate change has had some devastating effects in California and northern Mexico. Some water reservoirs have shrunk to extreme levels due to prolonged periods of drought. However, one unlikely silver lining has literally emerged from the city of Oaxaca in Mexico's south. Drone footage captured the ruins of a 16th century Dominican church, normally covered by water, that emerged from underneath the waves due to severe drought in the Benito Juarez Dam in Jalapa del Marquez.

Added on the 15/02/2017 17:51:53 - Copyright : RT Ruptly EN

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