Scientists have been measuring groundwater and soil moisture using data from satellites orbiting the Earth.
As Aaron reports, it could give Australians forecasters a new tool for mitigating some of the effects of climate change.
How viewing Earth from space can better predict droughts and fires
European Space Agency (ESA) image showing Australia's coast from space Source: AAP
Drought and bushfire risk could soon be predicted months in advance, thanks to emerging research using satellite technologies.
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