Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Southwest U.S. May Face 'Megadrought' This Century

Risk of megadrought in Southwestern U.S. (Credit: Toby Ault, Cornell University) Click to enlarge.
Due to global warming, scientists say, the chances of the southwestern United States experiencing a decade long drought is at least 50 percent, and the chances of a “megadrought” – one that lasts over 30 years – ranges from 20 to 50 percent over the next century.

 Southwest U.S. May Face 'Megadrought' This Century
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