Satellite reveals a world of rivers shaped by humans
Science reports that the Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite is exposing human effects on rivers—and challenging flood prediction models.
TLDR
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite, known as SWOT, is revealing what Science calls “weird rivers” shaped by humans. The satellite is also challenging flood prediction models, the publication reports.
Satellite reveals a world of rivers shaped by humans
Science reports that the Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite is exposing human effects on rivers—and challenging flood prediction models.
