NASA's Satellite Images Of Lake Mead Show Dramatic Drought Impact
Geo Beats
2015-08-19
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NASA recently released images of Lake Mead showing just how much water levels have receded this year compared to 2000, largely due to drought.
The drought in California may be much more publicized, but other parts of the U.S. have also been suffering.
NASA recently released images of Lake Mead, one from 2000 and one from this year to show how low the water levels have gotten.
The shrinkage is clear, with the central lake and its three offshoot branches visibly receding.
In fact, the depth is currently at 1,078 feet compared to 1,200 feet 15 years ago and 1,220 feet, at maximum capacity.
The agency also included a
The drought in California may be much more publicized, but other parts of the U.S. have also been suffering.
NASA recently released images of Lake Mead, one from 2000 and one from this year to show how low the water levels have gotten.
The shrinkage is clear, with the central lake and its three offshoot branches visibly receding.
In fact, the depth is currently at 1,078 feet compared to 1,200 feet 15 years ago and 1,220 feet, at maximum capacity.
The agency also included a
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