Thermal infrared imagery of the Southern California desert picks up the invisible water in the farmland around the Salton Sea.
Published Apr 23, 2013Image of the Day Heat Land Water Drought Temperature Extremes
The release of a burst of extra water on the lower Colorado River allowed vegetation on the banks to revive and sprout new growth.
Published Dec 18, 2014
September 5, 2007, marked the end of a week-long heat wave that led to 31 deaths and triggered power outages across southern California. Not surprisingly, the hottest areas, shown in yellow, correspond with sparsely vegetated desert regions.
Published Sep 8, 2007
A new study found that the abundance of these floating plants has increased due to urbanization.
Published Sep 2, 2020
