Drought in the Western U.S.
Response and Impact

Drought is a pervasive problem with long term impacts to ecosystems, industries, and the population at large. Satellite imagery offers a unique perspective that captures change and measures damage to help experts and decision-makers develop effective prevention and emergency response policies.

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How can Planet satellite imagery reveal drought indicators and aid in drought response across the world?

Every day, people are using Planet data to reveal changes happening in the areas they care about most, including drought impacts across their communities.

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As the global climate warms, extreme weather events such as prolonged drought will become increasingly common. Measuring the impact of drought is critical for evaluating its severity, monitoring its change, and identifying vulnerable areas.

Remote sensing imagery is uniquely positioned to meet this demand. Planet's satellites allow users to record, process, and analyze water resources and land cover changes on the ground over time at a high spatial and temporal resolution. Leveraging this imagery is a vital resource for identifying the impacts of drought and helping inform stakeholder decisions.

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How Planet Satellites Help Manage Fire Risk In A Parched Landscape

Robert Simmon October 28, 2021

Although wildland fires have always been present in the western United States, recent years have brought increasing numbers of fires. These fires are now burning hotter, over wider areas, and causing more damage to human infrastructure and natural landscapes than ever before. The causes are numerous and multifaceted, including climate change, regional drought, historical forest management, aging infrastructure, and increasing populations along the urban/wildland interface. To help mitigate this threat, western authorities are turning to new technologies, including high-frequency and high-resolution data from Planet’s constellations of satellites.

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Drought is a dynamic issue with a variety of consequences that threaten the long-term safety and stability of entire communities, including long-term impacts on agriculture, wildfires, biodiversity, and human health

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Drought in the Western U.S.Response and Impact