Drought map (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Drought map

Caption

A map of drought conditions across the United States in mid-July 2012, the peak of a flash drought that decimated crops in the Midwest.

Credit

Adapted from map by Richard Heim/ NCEI/NOAA

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms.

License

CC BY-SA

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