Satellites reveal possible catastrophic flooding months in advance

Monday, July 7, 2014 - 20:30 in Earth & Climate

Data from NASA satellites can greatly improve predictions of how likely a river basin is to overflow months before it does, according to new findings. The use of such data, which capture a much fuller picture of how water is accumulating, could result in earlier flood warnings, potentially saving lives and property.

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