Tuesday, February 15, 2022

California's 22 year Megadrought which is the worst in 1200 years

 The searing “megadrought” that has gripped the southwest U.S. for more than two decades is the driest 22-year period in at least 1,200 years. The region hasn't seen a more severe drought since the start of the scientific record around the year 800, according to new research published yesterday.8 hours ago

1 day ago — Western megadrought is worst in 1,200 years, intensified by climate change, study finds. A row of tree stumps sticks out of parched earth.
22 hours ago — Current drought is worst in 1,200 years in California and the American West, new study shows. Tree rings indicate 2001-2022 is driest 22-year- ...

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