Satellites reveal how Earth's systems are interconnected • Earth.com

Satellites reveal how Earth's systems are interconnected

02-25-2023

Satellites reveal how Earth’s systems are interconnected Today’s Video of the Day from NASA Goddard describes Earth’s interconnected systems, and how this network is affected by rising temperatures. 

During 2020, average global temperatures matched the hottest year on record. The hurricane season was also record-breaking, with many of the storms intensifying at extraordinary speeds. Hot water in the ocean is fuel for hurricanes. The satellite data shows that it’s all one interconnected system showing how Satellites reveal how Earth’s systems are interconnected.

According to NASA, dust swept up from Northern Africa plays a major role in the formation of hurricanes, and is also a key source of fertilization in the Amazon rainforest. As a result of climate change, dust plumes are expected to decline, which will have an effect on vegetation far away. 

Images from Earth-observing satellites show how the world’s plant life is affected by natural disasters, fires, and deforestation. Satellites also reveal how widespread changes in vegetation impact waterways,  the climate, air quality. Satellites communicate by using radio waves to send signals to the antennas on the Earth. “Earth From Space” is a groundbreaking two-hour special that reveals a spectacular new space-based vision of our planet.

Video Credit: NASA Goddard 

By Chrissy Sexton, Earth.com Editor

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