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What's 2020 without a plague of locusts?

We know what you're thinking, "It gets worse?"

Yep, it sure does!

But hey, with the right tools, you can track the locusts swarms!

bellingcat.com/resources/2020…
On @FAO's Locust Hub, you can track how swarms — which differentiates between immature hopper groups and adult swarms — you can see how the groups are moving.
@FAO Did you know?

Tracking wind speeds can help you understand how the swarms are moving.

It's how they're able to get across the Red Sea!
@FAO Locusts love rain.

This is where rainfall patterns come into play.

For this guide, we used NASA'S Worldview — and showed you how you can use it too.
@FAO There are other tools you can use to track the infamous swarms

In this guide, we also talk about how to use social media to establish evidence of moving swarms, especially in urban areas

Please read more in the new guide, brought to you by @edward_the6

bellingcat.com/resources/2020…
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