Interactive Map Available (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Interactive Map Available

Caption

Using 30 years of satellite data to track changes in surface water temperature for the Sekong, Sesan and Srepok rivers, University of Washington researchers discovered that within one year of the opening of a major dam, below-dam river temperatures during the dry season dropped by up to 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees C). Interactive map available here: https://public.tableau.com/views/MekongRiverdams/Mapwithminimap?:embed=y&:embed_code_version=3&:loadOrderID=0&:display_count=y&publish=yes&:origin=viz_share_link

Credit

Rebecca Gourley/University of Washington

Usage Restrictions

For reuse with appropriate credit

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.