Tag: Water Resources
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How Water Shapes the Land: Insights from NASA’s SWOT Satellite
Understanding the Question: What Is the Shape of Water? Water may seem fluid and elusive, but its movement and storage leave measurable fingerprints on Earth’s surface. In the last decade, scientists have increased their ability to quantify how rivers, lakes, and coastal waters carve the landscape, transport sediments, and interact with human activity. A key…
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SWOT Satellite: Mapping Water’s Shape of the Land Surfaces
How a Satellite Measures the Shape of Water In 2022, NASA launched the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite to precisely measure the height and reach of water bodies around the world. By observing oceans, rivers, lakes, and floodplains from space, SWOT provides a new perspective on how water interacts with the Earth’s surface.…
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Significant rise recorded in dam levels over the past year
Overview: A year of higher water reserves Across the country, major reservoirs have shown a remarkable improvement in storage, with most now carrying more than double the water they held two years ago. This uptick comes amid a season of sustained rainfall that has replenished catchments and boosted water security for households, agriculture, and industry.…
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California Becomes Drought-Free for the First Time in 25 Years
California Reaches a Milestone: Drought-Free for the First Time in 25 Years In a development that could redefine California’s environmental and economic outlook, state officials announced that California is officially drought-free for the first time in a quarter-century. The milestone arrives after years of severe drought, rolling back mandatory water restrictions and easing stress on…
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California drought-free: A milestone after 25 years
California reaches a drought-free milestone after 25 years For the first time in a quarter of a century, California is reported to be drought-free. This milestone comes after decades of water shortages, heightened by shifting climate patterns and evolving land and water management policies. While the news offers a moment of relief, scientists and policymakers…
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December Downpours Boost California Snowpack, Offering Hope for Water Resources
California’s Snowpack Receives a December Lift A series of December storms delivered a welcome boost to California’s snowpack, scientists said in a closely watched assessment of the state’s water resources for the year ahead. The latest snow survey, conducted by state agencies and researchers, recorded a snow depth reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in key…
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December Downpours Give California Snowpack a Much-Needed Boost
December Downpours Lift California’s Snowpack A series of vigorous December storms delivered a much-needed lift to California’s snowpack, state scientists announced in a closely watched assessment of the year-ahead water outlook. The latest survey recorded a snow depth of 24 inches (61 cm) at key Sierra Nevada measurement sites, surpassing expectations for early winter. While…
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California Snowpack Deepened by December Downpours, Elevating Water Outlook
December Storms Give California Snowpack a Notable Boost A string of December storms delivered a much-needed boost to California’s snowpack, according to the latest assessment from scientists tracking the state’s water resources. The survey, watched closely by policymakers and water managers, indicates healthier snow reserves that could influence reservoir levels, hydroelectric output, and public water…
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NASA and Microsoft Unveil AI Tool to Track Earth’s Water Changes
Overview: A collaborative leap in water data intelligence NASA and Microsoft have finalized a new artificial intelligence tool designed to track changes in Earth’s water systems. Following a successful prototype, the tool leverages historic hydrology data to help a broad audience—from policymakers and scientists to water managers and educators—understand, monitor, and forecast trends in global…
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NASA and Microsoft Unveil AI Tool to Track Global Water Changes
A New Era in Hydrology Analytics NASA and Microsoft have announced the final version of an AI-powered tool designed to track changes in Earth’s water. After a successful prototype phase, the collaboration aims to provide governments, scientists, educators, and other stakeholders with an advanced platform that uses historic hydrology data to understand fluctuations in oceans,…