A Tale Of Two Extremes Live Shots

  • Released Friday, July 31st, 2015
  • Updated Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at 1:49PM
  • ID: 11966

B-Roll used as answers for questions posed during a live shot.


It’s been a tale of two extremes this year for the United States. Severe drought plagues the West Coast, causing states like California to take serious measures for water conservation. Then just last week Southern California got a deluge of rain that caused flooding. In Texas, heavy rains and flash flooding this summer seem to have erased drought memories—for now. New views from NASA satellites delve into the details of where the water is, or not, from the dry west to the soggy east, and why.

NASA scientists Ben Cook and Doug Morton are available on Friday, July 31 between 6 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT to show your viewers new views of the extreme drought and flood conditions affecting large swaths of the U.S., and discuss if a strong possible El Niño will play a role.

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NASA Earth Climate Scientist Doug Morton of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, answers questions about this years extreme drought.

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NASA Scientist Ben Cook of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, answers questions about this years extreme drought.

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NASA Earth Climate Scientist Doug Morton of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, talks about California's drought. v.01

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NASA Earth Climate Scientist Doug Morton of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, talks about California's drought. v.02

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NASA Earth Climate Scientist Doug Morton of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, talks about California's drought. v.03

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