NASA | Landsat Tracks Urban Change and Flood Risk

The video discusses the severe impact of floods, including financial damages and loss of life. It explains the role of flood insurance rate maps in assessing flood risk and the need to update these maps due to changing environmental factors. Satellite imagery, particularly from Landsat satellites, is highlighted as a tool for tracking urban changes that affect flood risk. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding urbanization's impact on flood characteristics and how this data helps manage flood-related costs.

Describe how satellite imagery can be used to track urban change.

What are the consequences of increased impervious areas in urban environments?