Gulf of California.
gulf of the Pacific Ocean on the coast of Mexico
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 6
- Connections
- 25
What's happening
Active this week
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Vaquita exists only in the Gulf of California.Some support1 report
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Hurricane Polo is tracking through the Gulf of California, with storm path projections indicating landfall in Baja California Sur and Sonora.Some support1 report
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A site observation points toward the Gulf of California.Some support1 report
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The shared management of the Colorado River system, including the Morelos Dam, governs the flow into the Gulf of California.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Reforms aim to allow the Colorado River to connect to the Gulf of California under new Trump administration laws and BOEM deadlines.Some support1 report
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Wave travels north along the coast of the Gulf of California.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
An earthquake was felt in Los Mochis, located in the Gulf of California, with the epicenter northeast of La Paz on the Baja California peninsula.Well supported4 reports
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Moisture pulled from the Gulf of California fuels thunderstorms.Some support3 reports
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National Weather Service forecasts above-normal rainfall for the monsoon season in Arizona.Some support1 report
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Around Gulf of California this week
News at the entities that move Gulf of California most-
Colorado River StructuralLocal political figures debated changing city administration format during a campaign event.Moves Gulf of California
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Polo StructuralHurricane Polo's moisture is enhancing atmospheric moisture while impacting Corpus Christi.Moves Gulf of California
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Lake Mead StructuralPollution from 122 major oil, gas, coal, and cement companies is causing water loss in Lake Mead.Moves Gulf of California
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Arizona OperationalRunoff risks are extending through high country in central Arizona due to tropical moisture from Hurricane Polo.Moves Gulf of California
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El Niño Shared contextClimate patterns are causing severe rainfall deficits in Negros.Moves Gulf of California
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Colorado River StructuralQueen Creek relies minimally on Colorado River water.Moves Gulf of California
Connections
The 23 strongest of 25, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Colorado River Structural
The river system flows into and terminates within the Gulf of California.
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Polo Structural
Polo is a necessary source of moisture that contributes to the state and function of the Gulf of California.
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Arizona Operational
The Gulf of California supplies moisture and influences weather patterns in Arizona, while river systems flow through Arizona into the Gulf.
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Lake Mead Structural
The volume and management of Lake Mead influence the regional water flow dynamics of the Gulf of California.
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San Diego Operational
The Gulf of California supplies the San Diego area with marine phenomena, such as waves.
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Baja California Sur Shared context
The Gulf of California is the source or path for weather systems that influence the region of Baja California Sur.
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Southwest Structural
The Gulf of California serves as a source of moisture and precipitation that influences the weather patterns of the Southwest region.
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El Niño Shared context
El Niño contributes to rising sea levels, affecting the Gulf of California.
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Colorado River Structural
A proposed hydrological reform aims to establish a functional connection allowing the river system to flow into the gulf.
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Baja California Structural
The Gulf of California's opening and structure are fundamentally accommodated by the geological faults of Baja California.
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North America Shared context
The Gulf of California is a body of water whose dynamics interact with the coast of North America.
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Los Angeles Shared context
The relationship is defined by shared coastal geography, where wave patterns travel along the coast.
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United States Geological Survey Shared context
The USGS monitors seismic activity within the Gulf of California.
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Zapopan Shared context
The city of Zapopan is located within the broader geographic and tectonic influence zone of the Gulf of California.
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Los Mochis Shared context
Los Mochis is situated within the geographical context of the Gulf of California, which is relevant to regional seismic activity.
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Puerto Vallarta Shared context
The Gulf of California serves as the large body of water and geographic context for the location of Puerto Vallarta.
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La Paz Shared context
La Paz is located within the geographical region of the Gulf of California.
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Culiacán Shared context
Culiacán is situated within the geographical context of the Gulf of California.
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Cabo Shared context
Cabo is a location near the Gulf of California where Kelvin waves are observed.
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Los Angeles County Shared context
Both entities are large geographic features sharing a regional context in Western North America.
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Southern Manitoba Mentioned together
No direct relationship between the Gulf of California and Southern Manitoba was observed in the evidence.
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Central America Mentioned together
No evidence of a relationship between the Gulf of California and Central America was found in the provided timeline.
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El Progreso Mentioned together
Insufficient evidence to determine a relationship between the Gulf of California and El Progreso.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
7 events- Vaquita exists only in the Gulf of California.
- Hurricane Polo is tracking through the Gulf of California, with storm path projections indicating landfall in Baja California Sur and Sonora.
- A site observation points toward the Gulf of California.
- The shared management of the Colorado River system, including the Morelos Dam, governs the flow into the Gulf of California.
- Reforms aim to allow the Colorado River to connect to the Gulf of California under new Trump administration laws and BOEM deadlines.
- Wave travels north along the coast of the Gulf of California.
- A weather system is moving into Southern Manitoba, bringing monsoon moisture from the Gulf of California.