Monday, September 28, 2009

EO quantification of rain amounts in Philippines

I am sure you all have read about the disastrous rains in the Philippines, but I thought you might also like to see the Earth Observatory plot of estimated amounts......over 1/2 meter in some areas.

"The flooding that struck the region in late September 2009 was the worst in more than 40 years. Officials declared a “state of calamity” in Manila and 25 provinces affected by the storm."

I am sure we all have the same question, and no one has the answer.........yet!

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