30 - Droughts

Sausros 30
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Cause

Disruption of the Water Cycle

Disruption of the Water Cycle


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Consequences

River Flooding

Droughts

See card n26: "If the soil is dried by drought it's worse because the water runs off."
Freshwater Resources

Droughts


Decline in Agricultural Yields

Droughts


Forest Fires

Droughts


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Other possible causes

Deforestation

Deforestation

Deforestation can be the direct cause of droughts because trees stock a lot of water. If they are cut down, they no longer play their part as humidity regulators.
Heatwaves

Heatwaves

Heatwaves can cause droughts. They often go together.

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Other possible consequence

Carbon Sinks

Droughts

If a lack of rain occurs while plants are growing, there is less photosynthesis and therefore a reduction in capacity of the carbon sink. In Europe, in 2018, carbon sinks declined by 18%.
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