Stormwatchers Predict Flooding

latitude 38.915538, longitude -121.0406

Global warming and seasonal storms are putting California's low-lying areas at risk. A new network of high-tech weather sensors is making the streams, tributaries and dams of the American River the country's most closely-monitored water system.

Air Date: Friday, Mar 23 2007 at 6:30AM
Duration: 05:55 Segment: 8

Storm Watchers Predict Flooding Educator Guide

Global warming and seasonal storms are putting California's low-lying areas, as well as its dam and reservoir systems, at risk. A new network of high-tech weather sensors is making the streams, tributaries and dams of the American River the country's most closely-monitored water system. Use this educator guide with the KQED radio report on Flood Technology to give your students a real-life example of the importance of studying watersheds.
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