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Torrential Rain in Brazil
January 9, 2012 | NASA Earth Observatory

“Torrential rain inundated southeastern Brazil in early January 2012, causing severe damage in multiple states. The floods forced thousands from their homes, damaged roads and homes, and broke through a levee in northern Rio de Janeiro State.” Quoted from the Earth Observatory image release.

Earth Observatory has a rainfall contour map and satellite image.


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