Flash droughts are becoming more common in Australia. What’s causing them?
- Written by: Milton Speer, Visiting Fellow, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney
Flash droughts strike suddenly and intensify rapidly. Often the affected areas are in drought after just weeks or a couple of months of well-below-average rainfall. They happen worldwide and are becoming more common, including in Australia, due to global warming.
Flash droughts can occur anywhere and at any time of the year. Last year, a flash...
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