NASA Maps Detail Massive Drought in Midwest

NASA Earth Observatory has released stunning photos detailing the impact the massive drought in the Midwest is having on the environment. As of July 11th, over 1000 counties in 26 states have filed for natural disaster status. Here are the vivid pictures.

Brown areas show where plant growth was less vigorous than normal; cream colors depict normal levels of growth; and green indicates abnormally lush vegetation. Data was not available in the gray areas due to snow or cloud cover.