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2011-03-23 The Japan tsunami observed by altimeters
On March 11 2011, the 9.0-magnitude earthquake at 80 miles eastern of Honshu, Japan, generated a tsunami. The front wave crossed the Pacific Ocean within 24 hours and has been observed by the altimeters.
2011-02-04 Flooding and hurricane in Australia seen by altimetry
Australian Northeastern coast is hit by heavy rains occured at the end of 2010 and a strong hurricane early in February 2011. See these events by altimetry.
2010-09-16 Severe flooding hits southern Mexico
Altimetry can enable to monitor continental water levels such as rivers but also as wetlands. Current flooding over Mexico can be seen with the hydrology-dedicated data.
2010-09-01 Earl, a new hurricane approaching Caribbean sea
The hurricane Earl is approaching the Caribbean Islands. Satellite altimeter, and Envisat especially, are measuring wind speed and wave height over this region.
2010-08-11 High floods in Pakistan and India
Altimetry can enable to monitor river levels. Current flooding over the Pakistan and India can be seen with the hydrology-dedicated data.
2010-08-06 La Niña's back
Taking over after its elder brother, El Niño, La Niña seems to be back in the Pacific.
2010-08-03 Flooding in the Yangtse basin (China)
Altimetry can enable to monitor river levels. Current flooding over the Yangtse basin can be seen in the hydrology-dedicated data.
