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Flooding in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay

Late November 2009 brought severe flooding to South America, affecting areas along the Atlantic coast, including northern Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.
Flooding in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay
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Flooding in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay

This image shows rainfall estimates for Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil from November 19–25, 2009. Heaviest rainfall amounts appear in dark blue, and lightest rainfall amounts appear in page green.

Published Dec 7, 2009

Atmosphere Floods

Flooding in Brazil and Uruguay
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Flooding in Brazil and Uruguay

Acquired on December 1, and October 28, 2009, these false-color images show flood waters inundating land around two lagoons: Lagoa dos Patos and Lagoa Mirim.

Published Dec 4, 2009

Image of the Day Land Life Floods

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