Deserter
Synopsis
Zenon, an observation satellite, has autonomously deviated from its orbit and is withholding critical data on Earth's water reserves.
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Synopsis
Estelle McMahon, a scientist at a research center, faces a critical situation with the observation satellite Zenon. The satellite has strayed from its orbit and is withholding vital data on Earth's water reserves. As officials threaten to destroy Zenon, which shows signs of intelligence, Estelle must find a way to communicate with it. The film, directed by Michel Murray, follows her efforts to persuade the satellite to comply before it is too late.
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Why Watch
- Meet researcher Akasa Boyo Barthelemy in the Sahel.
- Find out how satellite data reveals desertification patterns.
- See the impact of human actions on the water cycle.
Did You Know
- Desertification has been increasing since 1968, with scarce rains reported.
- The Sahel region is referred to as 'desert shore' in Arabic.
- The Niger River has experienced a significant drop in water levels.
- Human activities like over-farming and deforestation contribute to desertification.
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What is desertification?
Desertification is the process where fertile land becomes desert, often due to human activities like over-farming and deforestation, as well as natural causes such as drought.
What has happened to rainfall in France since 1968?
Since 1968, the rains in France have become more and more scarce.
What does 'Sahel' mean in Arabic?
In Arabic, 'Sahel' means 'desert shore'.
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