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NIDIS supports drought research through advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms that lead to drought as well as improving the coordination and delivery of drought information.
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NIDIS is a multi-agency partnership that coordinates drought monitoring, forecasting, planning, and information at national, state, and local levels across the country.
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Experimental Surface Water Monitor

The Experimental Surface Water Monitor provides forecasts and current conditions for soil moisture and cumulative runoff in the United States.

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United States

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1915 - Present

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Model

Example FIRMS US/Canada map, showing active fires and hotspots for the U.S. and Canada.

Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) US/Canada

The Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) US/Canada is a joint effort by NASA and the U.S.

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North America

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Fire Research And Management Exchange (FRAMES)

Fire Research And Management Exchange System (FRAMES) provides a method of exchanging information and transferring technology among wildland fire researchers, managers, and other stakeholders in an

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United States

Example ForDRI map showing forest stress across the continental U.S.

Forest Drought Response Index (ForDRI)

The Forest Drought Response Index (ForDRI) is a new combined indicator tool to identify and characterize forest drought stress.

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Contiguous U.S.

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Current Conditions

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