NASA | The Evaporative Stress Index

The video discusses the evaporation of water and weather patterns from 2010 to 2011, highlighting the development of drought conditions in the southeastern United States and Texas. It explains the impact of La Nina on economic losses and the importance of early warning systems like the ESI in detecting plant stress and drought conditions. The video emphasizes the need for improved drought monitoring tools to help farmers adapt to changing conditions.

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