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Satellite Observations of 2011-12 Drought in Mexico

Analyzing satellite data to depict the impact of the 2011-12 drought in Mexico. The study compares vegetation index for the season with average conditions, showing below-average maize production and vegetation anomaly. Data provided by SIAP.

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Satellite Observations of 2011-12 Drought in Mexico

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  1. Depicting the 2011-12 Drought in Mexico with Satellite Observations Time Series of Satellite Based Vegetation Index for 2011-2012 Season vs. Average Conditions Average conditions Vegetation Anomaly 26 June to 11 July 2011 (MODIS 16-Day Composite) 2011-12 season Below-average cumulative maize grain production in Mexico 2011/12 Maize production is 20% below average (2004-2010) according to Feb stats (Calculated for the last 12 months, April-March, of the añoagrícola) Vegetation Anomaly 30 Sept to 15 Oct 2011 (MODIS 16-Day Composite) Data Source: Servicio de Información Agroalimentaria y Pesquera (SIAP)

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