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NASA’s ECOSTRESS Maps Burn Risk Across Phoenix Streets
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Roads and sidewalks in some areas get so hot that skin contact could result in second-degree burns. Researchers at NASA’s…
Article3 months ago
NASA Announces New System to Aid Disaster Response
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In early May, widespread flooding and landslides occurred in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, leaving thousands of…
Article3 months ago
SWOT Satellite Catches Coastal Flooding During California Storms
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Operated by NASA and the French space agency, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission provides a new view of…
Article7 months ago
NASA Maps Key Heat Wave Differences in Southern California
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No stranger to hot weather, the region is facing more humid heat waves that test the adaptability of its residents.…
Article1 year ago
Extreme Weather Graphic Full Text
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Extreme Weather Graphic Full Text Heat Extremes Since 1950, the frequency and intensity of heat extremes have increased primarily due…
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Projected Change in Fire Weather Index in Australia (1950-2100)
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This map shows change in a measure called “fire weather index” (FWI) since 1950 and projected out to 2100 with respect to…
Article1 year ago
