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News Release 10-191

Drought May Threaten Much of Globe Within Decades

Dryness likely to increase substantially across Eurasia, Africa, Australia

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Map of Earth showing widespread drought in 2099.

Widespread drought in 2099, based on current projections of greenhouse gas emissions.

Credit: UCAR


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Map of Earth showing drought in the year 2069.

Drought in the year 2069, as determined in a new analysis by scientists at NCAR.

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Map showing expansion of dryland on Earth by 2039.

Drylands on Earth will have expanded significantly by 2039, according to new information.

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Map of Earth showing worldwide drought in 2009.

Worldwide drought in 2009, about to increase significantly, scientists say.

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