Extreme Weather Events
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NASA Announces New System to Aid Disaster Response
In early May, widespread flooding and landslides occurred in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, leaving thousands of…
SWOT Satellite Catches Coastal Flooding During California Storms
Operated by NASA and the French space agency, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission provides a new view of…
NASA Maps Key Heat Wave Differences in Southern California
No stranger to hot weather, the region is facing more humid heat waves that test the adaptability of its residents.…
Extreme Weather Graphic Full Text
Extreme Weather Graphic Full Text Heat Extremes Since 1950, the frequency and intensity of heat extremes have increased primarily due…
Projected Change in Fire Weather Index in Australia (1950-2100)
This map shows change in a measure called “fire weather index” (FWI) since 1950 and projected out to 2100 with respect to…
Projected Change in Fire Weather Index in the Amazon Region (1950-2100)
Analysis by the NASA Earth Exchange of high-resolution climate projections concludes that, if global temperatures keep rising and reach 2…
