NASA’s SWOT satellite maps nearly all of Earth’s water
– NASA has released new maps of the planet’s global sea levels, using data from the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite.
– The data was collected during SWOT’s first full 21-day science orbit.
– The animation shows the varying surface heights of the planet’s oceans and freshwater lakes and rivers.
– The data will help scientists study the effects of climate change and help communities around the world better prepare for a warming world.
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