Southern U.S. Soil Moisture Map

Southern U.S. SMAP soil moisture retrievals from April 27, 2015, when severe storms were affecting Texas.

Southern U.S. NASA's SMAP soil moisture retrievals from April 27, 2015, when severe storms were affecting Texas. Top: radiometer data alone. Bottom: combined radar and radiometer data with a resolution of 5.6 miles (9 kilometers). The combined product reveals more detailed surface soil moisture features. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA19338