Oceanographers investigate southern Brazil's catastrophic flooding

Oceanographers investigate southern Brazil's catastrophic flooding

Devastating floods reshaped southern Brazil's landscape in May 2024. Rio Grande do Sul—the fifth most populous state in Brazil—was hit with unprecedented rainfall, affecting 2.3 million people. A new study led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) published in Geophysical Research Letters uses satellite data to help uncover what caused the deluges and examine how it impacted some of the state's most vulnerable residents.

In May 2024, devastating floods transformed the landscape of southern Brazil. Rio Grande del Sur—the fifth most populous state in the country—was hit by unprecedented rains, affecting 2...

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Recent Floods Reach Unprecedented Levels, Surpassing Historical Highs

Recent climactic scenarios around the globe have elicited headlines proclaiming “unprecedented” floods, especially in various regions like Asia and Europe. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by a research team at the University of Exeter presents evidence that challenges the prevailing narrative around these modern flood events. In their extensive analysis, the scientists examined geological palaeo-flood records, showcasing that many past…

WHOI Oceanographers Investigate Southern Brazil’s Catastrophic Flooding

A new WHOI-led study uses satellite data to help uncover what caused devastating flooding and examine how it impacted some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.

WHOI oceanographers investigate southern Brazil’s catastrophic flooding

A new WHOI-led study uses satellite data to help uncover what caused devastating flooding and examine how it impacted some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.