NASA | First Global Rainfall and Snowfall Map from New Mission

The video discusses a new data set from the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) team, which provides high-resolution precipitation data every 30 minutes. George Huffman, the deputy project scientist for GPM, explains the challenges of measuring precipitation under clouds and highlights the seasonal differences in precipitation patterns between hemispheres. The video also explores the unique precipitation patterns in the Southern Ocean and the interconnected nature of global precipitation, emphasizing how local rainfall can impact weather patterns across the globe.

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