According to the Drought Monitor report, 62% of the
continental United States is in a drought. With almost two thirds of the
country in a drought, forest fires are burning and crops are failing. The most
obvious indication of the severe drought that is overtaking our nation is the
3,700-acre wildfire that is burning in Colorado near the Rocky Mountains. Peaks
that are normally covered with snow at this time of year are burning. The Great
Plains are experiencing the worst of it with some places having falling eight to fourteen inches of
precipitation less than is normal over the past three months. The wheat crop
has been suffering with about a quarter of it in poor condition. Hopefully, the
country experiences more precipitation.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/07/us/season-has-changed-but-the-drought-endures.html?ref=us
That's not good! A drought can cause horrible fires and a decrease in crop production.
ReplyDeleteThis could lead to another famine! Just like tupes said
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ben, either way i think price of foods could go up in result.
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