Bob Brakenridge tracks world flooding in real time
Flooded street in Cedar Rapids, IA, June 2008. (Don Becker, USGS)
“One question, of course, is whether the frequency and magnitude of floods are increasing through time. There are many predictions that due to a warmer atmosphere this should be the case.” – Bob Brakenridge
In this 8-minute Clear Voices for Science podcast, EarthSky’s Lindsay Patterson talks with Dartmouth geographer Bob Brakenridge.
Brakenridge founded the Dartmouth Flood Observatory in 1993. With an extensive website and nearly real-time tracking capability, the Observatory’s map collection shows the long-term, global effects of floods.
Our thanks to NASA’s Terra Mission, helping us better understand and protect our home planet.
