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20 Years of Radar Altimetry

TOPEX/Poseidon provided more than 13 years of data, while two follow-on missions—Jason-1 and Jason-2—have extended the time series of data to more than 20 years.
Data in Action
Dec. 12, 2012
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Solving the Data Puzzle of Sea Level Rise

The new Sea Level Change Data Pathfinder highlights the different datasets used to piece together the status and drivers of sea level rise.
Feature Article
Feb. 18, 2022
U.S. Navy officer Jonathan Myers explains to his colleague April Beldo how to use a marine sextant during a demonstration of celestial navigation.

Where on Earth?

Knowing exactly where you are isn't good enough for science.
Feature Article
Dec. 28, 2020
The strong La Niña in 2010 and 2011 produced torrential rain that inundated many low-lying areas around the globe.

When Oceans Drop

Could La Niña or El Niño shrink the ocean?
Feature Article
Dec. 28, 2020
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Dr. Philip Thompson

The global average sea level is rising. Dr. Philip Thompson uses NASA Earth science data to explore how—and when—this will affect vulnerable communities.
Data User Story
Dec. 22, 2020
In Mankerni, Sri Lanka, four eyewitnesses to the December 26, 2004 tsunami stand on the remains of the house where they were when they first realized a tsunami was about to strike.

Making Waves in Tsunami Research

Data from Jason and TOPEX/Poseidon give scientists the first detailed profile of a major tsunami event.
Feature Article
July 22, 2020
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