Nasa's earth observatory has good very high res images/ some analysis of the lake Poopó , with and without water. http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazar

Nasa's earth observatory has good very high res images/ some analysis of the lake Poopó , with and without water. http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=87363 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=... they have some images hand shot from the space station too (2005 lower res): http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=6494 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=6494 "Water levels in Lake Poopó are important because the lake is one of South America’s largest salt-water lakes, making it a prime stop for migratory birds, including flamingoes. " There has been a drought in the Western US too. Snowpack in sierra nevada. http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=85632 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=85632 I really like the earth observatory.