NASA's Revolutionary Wildfire Detection System Takes Flight Over California
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NASA successfully tested an advanced thermal imaging instrument called C-FIRST to monitor California wildfires with unprecedented precision. The innovative technology, developed by JPL, could transform wildfire detection and research by capturing both active flames and smoldering areas simultaneously.
NASA Study Reveals Alarming Land Subsidence Patterns Across California's Coast
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New NASA mapping research exposes concerning patterns of sinking land along California's coastline, with some areas dropping over 0.4 inches annually. The findings suggest sea level rise impacts could be more severe than previously estimated, potentially reaching 17 inches by 2050 in vulnerable regions.