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The Brief Overview

Water is essential for life on Earth. From oceans to rivers to clouds in the sky, NASA satellites are observing where Earth’s water is found--and how that is changing over time.

How Do We Measure Sea Level?

10 Interesting Things About Water

Coral Bleaching
What Is Groundwater?
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NASA Missions Studying Water

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GPM

GRACE-FO

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Jason-3

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PACE

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