Memphis Flooding from Space

May 14th, 2011

Newly released images captured by the USGS and NASA on May 10 reveal how much more mighty the Mississippi has become.

Taken from 438 miles above the Earth, the new image shows the major flooding of the Mississippi River around Memphis, TN and bordering states. Visit NASA’s Earth Observatory for more images.

Landsat 5 image of the Mississippi River in the Memphis area on May 10, 2011

Landsat 5 image of the Mississippi River in the Memphis area on May 12, 2006

If you’d like to give to flood relief efforts, visit the Red Cross, United Way of the Mid-South or Salvation Army.

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