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The water level of the Great Salt Lake rises after record-breaking snowfall
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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Location: Great Salt Lake, Utah
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 10 April, shows the Great Salt Lake in Utah, USA.
The Great Salt Lake was at its lowest level ever in November 2022 as a result of months of record-breaking drought. However,thanks to a record snowpack since early 2023, the lake has risen by over one meter in just a few days. The statewide average snowpack in the area reached 76.2 cm, beating the previous record of 73.2 cm in 1952.
Copernicus satellite data enables the monitoring of snow cover around the globe and contributes to hydrological monitoring by providing valuable information on the state of water resources.
