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  • Released Tuesday, November 3, 2015
  • Updated Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 12:35PM
  • ID: 12039

Scientists have monitored Brazil’s water levels using NASA’s GRACE satellites since their launch in 2002.

Scientists have monitored Brazil’s water levels using NASA’s GRACE satellites since their launch in 2002.

Satellite measurements show eastern Brazil has experienced multiple dry and wet periods over the last 13 years.

Satellite measurements show eastern Brazil has experienced multiple dry and wet periods over the last 13 years.

Lack of rainfall and higher than usual temperatures have contributed to the current dry conditions in eastern Brazil, highlighted above.

Lack of rainfall and higher than usual temperatures have contributed to the current dry conditions in eastern Brazil, highlighted above.

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