NASA Satellite Measures Human Impact in Water Storage

The video discusses the water cycle, highlighting the often-overlooked human impact on water storage. Using data from NASA's ICESat-2 satellite, the study quantifies how human management of reservoirs significantly affects surface water variability. Despite reservoirs being a small percentage of water bodies, they account for a large portion of seasonal variability. The video also covers technological advancements in observing small water bodies and future challenges in water management due to population growth, industrialization, and climate change.

Discuss the significance of the findings regarding the variability of water stored in reservoirs compared to natural water bodies.

What are the implications of increasing water demands due to population growth and climate change?