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.

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