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Related: About this forumDrought Monitor 7/20/21; Drought Intensifies Across N. Plains, N. Rockies, Grinds On In W, SW
https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
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Drought Monitor 7/20/21; Drought Intensifies Across N. Plains, N. Rockies, Grinds On In W, SW (Original Post)
hatrack
Jul 2021
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mountain grammy
(26,619 posts)1. With monsoon season in full swing,
It's not feeling much like drought, but we know it is. My granddaughter and I hiked to a beautiful local waterfall. When I told her it flowed 24/7 she asked what happens when it quits? I said, that's when the Anasazi leave.
hatrack
(59,583 posts)2. Bingo!
Speaking of waterfalls, you may be interested in what's going on at Iguazu these days, given drought conditions in Brazil.
Before
Today
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/07/amazon-and-cerrado-deforestation-warming-spark-record-drought-in-urban-brazil/
mountain grammy
(26,619 posts)3. wow, amazing pictures.
Excellent article. We continue to ignore the human impact on the natural flow of the earth.
SaintLouisBlues
(1,244 posts)4. Here's the North American map, from your link.