Mapping drawdown-zone bathymetry using SWOT observations: implications for global monitoring of lake inundation and storage changes

Key Points

• Mapping of drawdown-zone bathymetry highlights significant changes in lake storage.
• The study quantifies inundation effects using SWOT observations over various regions.
• Analysis employs advanced observation techniques to assess bathymetric changes in lakes.
• Findings suggest global implications for monitoring water storage changes in diverse ecosystems.