A Map of Freshwater

  • Released Monday, August 13, 2018
  • ID: 12950

The researchers found that a combination of natural and human pressures can lead to complex scenarios in some regions.

The researchers found that a combination of natural and human pressures can lead to complex scenarios in some regions.

In northwestern China, freshwater is complex with glaciers, rivers, agriculture, and groundwater. Overall it shows a loss of freshwater.

In northwestern China, freshwater is complex with glaciers, rivers, agriculture, and groundwater. Overall it shows a loss of freshwater.

The Okavango Delta shows an increase in freshwater between 2002 and 2010, likely due to natural variability.

The Okavango Delta shows an increase in freshwater between 2002 and 2010, likely due to natural variability.

A true color satellite image of California shows drought in the region which corresponds with decreases in freshwater reserves.

A true color satellite image of California shows drought in the region which corresponds with decreases in freshwater reserves.

In spring 2018, NASA launched a satellite pair, GRACE Follow-On, to continue studying water movement around the planet.

In spring 2018, NASA launched a satellite pair, GRACE Follow-On, to continue studying water movement around the planet.

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