Probable Summer Droughts in Northern Hemisphere
Declining snowfall changing streamflow patterns boost the odds of water shortages
Trees Are in Trouble
Scientists flip the script, revealing trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought
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600 Years of Tree Rings Reveal Climate Risks in California
Researchers construct plausible daily weather records and streamflow scenarios
Rivers May Not Recover from Drought for Years
New method pinpoints streamflow drought duration and severity
Predicting Forest Death or Recovery after Drought
Researchers developed a new way to measure trees' decline amid drought and predict whether a forest can survive
Shift to ‘Flash Droughts’ as Climate Warms
A warming climate could lead to more sudden, rapidly developing droughts, which are difficult to prepare for
Researcher Discovers Threshold That Triggers Drought Response in Forests
A recent study at Baskett Forest in mid-Missouri explored how forests behave without water when drought threatens
Tree Species Diversity Enhances Forest Drought Resistance
New study reveals that tree species diversity could enhance drought resistance in half the world's forests
‘Flash Droughts’ Coming On Faster, Global Study Shows
These events can wipe out crops and cause huge economic losses
Record-Breaking Drought More Severe than Previously Thought
New study from the University of Texas at Austin improves method for tracking drought severity and impact
Discovery Increases Likelihood of Growing Food Despite Drought
Genes to keep plants green