Droughts

Drought is the condition of insufficient moisture brought about by a deficit in precipitation over a period of time (Doesken, N.J., Kleist, J., & McKee, T.B., 1993). Drought only means that the average amount of moisture or rainfall that would satisfy agricultural, livestock, domestic use, among others is not fully met (Kassas, 1995). Desertification…

The dangers of a drought How to manage through a drought There are multiple different types of climate variation that affect the earth, but one that affects all the living is drought. The definition of drought is a long period of dry weather. Most of us are unprepared for a period of drought. Although we all are aware that drought is an uncontrollable disaster, how can man manage the divesting outcome that a drought has caused? There are many different things that drought can destroy. Plants…

According to a study by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), a combination of record high temperatures and sparse rainfall during California’s current drought have produced the worst drought conditions in 1,200 years. A key component to this drought, is the substantial water consumption in the Coachella Valley, a valley located in Southern California. Residents all throughout California, and even outside of the state, are putting partial blame onto the valley for facilitating in this severe…

the issues with droughts. Over the past few months, there has been less and less rainfall compared to the natural amount of precipitation that naturally occurs in certain parts of New Jersey to keep good water levels. Data shows that the drought has taken a toll on the northern part of New Jersey, while the southern part is doing just fine In terms of rainfall. On paper it seems like a very serious issue, although I hadn’t noticed any in the past few weeks. This is a serious drought that New…

Man-made Water Crisis Droughts have played a huge role throughout California’s history. Just as recently as two years ago, California’s record-breaking drought was declared the worst in the state’s history. However, this year, Governor Jerry Brown declared the drought emergency at an end. Many residents have referred to California’s issue as a “man made drought.” In other words, the water crisis is not from the lack of fresh water in California, but the lack of purposeful direction and use…

Research Task Identify the location The Millennium Drought (2002-2009) was a period of time when much of Southern Australia experienced an especially long dry period. It was particularly severe in the southwest and southeast as they were they are the most populated areas of Australia. Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Perth, Sydney and Brisbane were affected by drought constantly or at intervals. While these area in the south had severe droughts, the northern areas of Australia had an…

However, what one does not realize is that California is in fact, an illusion. California has been plagued with a drought for a couple years, and the lush greenery seen on TV and postcards are from the effects of transferring water from thousands of miles away. Because of this, California has achieved the false appearance of looking very lush and vibrant. The epidemic of the drought and usage of water has been a topic in many articles, both online and in print, however, not many people consider…

Atania and Rahad have always shared arid lands susceptible to prolonged droughts, their people depending on the Greater Inata Aquifer (“Aquifer”) for survival. Despite this, in 2006, Rahad launched the Savali Pipeline (“SP”) project that is neither (A) equitable and reasonable, nor (B) sustainable. Moreover, (C) it caused significant harm to Atania. A. RAHAD’S WATER EXTRACTION IS INEQUITABLE AND UNREASONABLE Rahad’s project breaches Rahad’s customary obligation to utilize the Aquifer…

(AGG) As the human race slowly tears itself apart in wars and similar conflicts, the lives of many civilians and residents in fighting nations are destroyed forever as they become refugees. (BS-1) Many refugees around the world are starving as they struggle to reach safety, and Suzanne FIsher Staples takes this fact and incorporates it into her book, Under the Persimmon Tree, to create conflicts. (BS-2) She also uses the returning journeys of refugees throughout the second half of her book.…

Primarily due to the location of the colony as well as the unfavorable coincidence of the long spanning drought occurring throughout the early stages of development, Jamestown colonists suffered a major problem concerning a lack of water and a famine resulting from the drought. One major problem with water was the possibility of having severe brackish water as the major supply of such a necessary liquid. High and low tides introduce a supply…