National Integrated Drought Information System: Data, Maps and Tools

National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)

This is a extensive collection of maps, data, and tools that students can use to research drought and its impacts on agriculture, wildfires, water supply, vegetation, soil moisture, temperature and precipitation.

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Notes from our reviewers

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Educators may need to discuss the nature of the Palmer Drought Index if students are going to analyze maps. Resource best used within the context of exploring a specific problem or issue with regard to drought.
This is a section of the National Integrated Drought Information System website that provides maps, data and tools for accessing information on a variety of topics (current conditions, outlooks and forecasts, paleoclimate) related to drought. All data is updated every month and 3- and 6-month predictions are supplied for every region in the US. Comments from expert scientist: Scientific strengths: - Provides a plethora of data, graphics and information for most aspects of climate change from paleoclimate to the affects on agriculture to soil moisture - Wide variety of temporal and spatial data options
A comprehensive collection of maps, data, and tools for students to use in examining drought and its effects in their region and state. Not designed as a learning tool but rather a comprehensive source of information regarding drought. Basic directions provided for navigating the various topics presented in the site.