NASA | Brazil’s Extreme Drought Seen From Space

The video discusses Brazil's ongoing droughts, monitored by NASA's Grace satellites since 2002. It highlights changes in water levels, with significant losses in eastern Brazil affecting major cities like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Historical data shows alternating dry and wet periods, with current drought conditions exacerbated by low rainfall. Since 2012, eastern Brazil has lost an average of 28 trillion gallons of water annually, impacting electricity and water resources. The video emphasizes the importance of monitoring these changes for future resource management.

How have Brazil's water levels varied over time according to satellite measurements?

What factors have contributed to the dry conditions in eastern Brazil?

Describe the changes in water levels observed in Brazil since 2012.

What impact has the prolonged drought had on Brazil's electricity and water resources?

What is the significance of the Taipu reservoir in the context of Brazil's water levels?