New NASA Images Show Drastic Effects of California Drought

NASA has released a series of new images showcasing the devastating effects of a drought plaguing much of the western United States, as California endures dry conditions not seen since the 1970s.Images taken by Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer on NASA's Terra satellite depict the progression of melting snow in the Sierra Nevada, where snow has completely melted almost a month ahead of schedule after a below-average snowfall season. The rapid melt, which the space agency photographed...