Droughts and Types
Drought is a weather related natural disaster. It is an extended period when a region receives an insufficient amount of water whether atmospheric, surface or ground water. A drought can last for months or years, or may be declared after as few as 15 days. Generally, this occurs when a region receives consistently below average precipitation. It can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture of the affected region. Although droughts can persist for several years, even a short, intense drought can cause significant damage and harm to the local economy.
Three Types of Droughts
Meteorological drought—this type of drought is all about the weather and occurs when there is a prolonged period of below average precipitation, which creates a natural shortage of available water.
Agricultural drought—this type of drought occurs when there isn’t enough moisture to support average crop production on farms or average grass production on range land.
Hydrological drought—this type of drought occurs when water reserves in aquifers, lakes and reservoirs fall below an established statistical average.
Drought is a weather related natural disaster. It is an extended period when a region receives an insufficient amount of water whether atmospheric, surface or ground water. A drought can last for months or years, or may be declared after as few as 15 days. Generally, this occurs when a region receives consistently below average precipitation. It can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture of the affected region. Although droughts can persist for several years, even a short, intense drought can cause significant damage and harm to the local economy.
Three Types of Droughts
Meteorological drought—this type of drought is all about the weather and occurs when there is a prolonged period of below average precipitation, which creates a natural shortage of available water.
Agricultural drought—this type of drought occurs when there isn’t enough
Three Types of Droughts
Meteorological drought—this type of drought is all about the weather and occurs when there is a prolonged period of below average precipitation, which creates a natural shortage of available water.
Agricultural drought—this type of drought occurs when there isn’t enough moisture to support average crop production on farms or average grass production on range land.
Hydrological drought—this type of drought occurs when water reserves in aquifers, lakes and reservoirs fall below an established statistical average.
Drought is a weather related natural disaster. It is an extended period when a region receives an insufficient amount of water whether atmospheric, surface or ground water. A drought can last for months or years, or may be declared after as few as 15 days. Generally, this occurs when a region receives consistently below average precipitation. It can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture of the affected region. Although droughts can persist for several years, even a short, intense drought can cause significant damage and harm to the local economy.
Three Types of Droughts
Meteorological drought—this type of drought is all about the weather and occurs when there is a prolonged period of below average precipitation, which creates a natural shortage of available water.
Agricultural drought—this type of drought occurs when there isn’t enough