08-18-2008 - Earth

‘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

Many climate models predict more climate extremes as this century progresses. If the models are correct, we can expect more droughts, and more flooding. In this 8-minute podcast, EarthSky’s Lindsay Patterson talks with Dartmouth geographer Bob Brakenridge, who 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.

This podcast was made possible by NASA’s Terra Mission, helping us better understand and protect our home planet.

Our thanks to:
Bob Brakenridge
Dartmouth Flood Observatory

Written by Lindsay Patterson

2 Responses to “Bob Brakenridge tracks world flooding in real time”

1. randall Moore says:

   August 30, 2009 at 1:16 pm

   using w/ 7th graders studying Human Environment Interaction thanks

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   • Deborah Byrd says:

     August 30, 2009 at 6:33 pm

     Thanks for all your comments Randall! You might tell your 7th graders about our Tonight area: http://earthsky.org/tonighthome/

     And they might also like our Science FAQs: http://earthsky.org/faqhome/

     Come again,

     Deborah

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