Smoke from several large wildfires burning in Northern California can be seen traveling miles into the atmosphere.

Drought is a natural part of the climate cycle, but as Earth’s atmosphere continues to warm due to climate change, droughts are becoming more frequent, severe and pervasive. Ranchers throughout the U.S. are using data from NASA and others to care for their herds and the land during drought conditions.

Evapotranspiration: Watching Over Water Use