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Photograph of Dr. Eric Sproles

Dr. Eric Sproles

Water is a finite resource, and the availability of freshwater can have major social impacts. Dr. Eric Sproles uses Earth observing data as part of his studies into water’s eco-social effects.
Data User Story
Jan. 7, 2021
In the Dominican Republic, workers clean up potential mosquito-breeding containers

Zika Zone

Knowing a mosquito's terrain may head off a virus.
Feature Article
Dec. 28, 2020
Snow telemetry (SNOTEL) sites are equipped with meteorological instruments that help scientists gauge the mountain snowpack.

Winter's Water

Researchers pursue elusive forecasts of mountain snow.
Feature Article
Dec. 28, 2020
A three-dimensional view, looking to the southeast, shows the fault that ruptured during the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.

When the Earth Moved Kashmir

Science and relief efforts come together in the aftermath of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.
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
After a rainstorm, a loader removes trash with high concentrations of plastic at the mouth of the Los Angeles River in Long Beach, California.

Wasting Away

Mapping stormwater runoff in Southern California helps keep toxins at bay.
Feature Article
Dec. 28, 2020
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