Drought Collection (page 5)

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Drought at Dorking, Surrey. December 1934

The legendary summer of 1976 was so hot that the swing bridge at the Cumberland Basin, Bristol expanded and stuck. This picture shows the desperate attempts that were made to cool down the structure

Forest fire in Gwydir Forest Snowdonia, Wales during the drought of August 1976

Cracked earth at Lands End pool. June 1976

The exposed lakebed at Oldbury Reservoir, near Atherstone, North Warwickshire. Anglers risk a mud danger as they persue shaols of fish trapped in the dwindling area of water. 19th July 1976

Elephant (Loxodonta africana) using termite mound to reach for food, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

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Aloe dichotoma Quiver tree Green subject

QLD WEATHER FARMER FEATURE
Farmer David Buckley inspects his millet crop on his property near Dalby, Queensland, Monday, February 10, 2020. Mr Buckley, who until recently was dealing with a long standing drought

TIM JARVIS ANTARTIC EXPLORER PORTRAIT
Antarctic explorer, scientist and adventurer Tim Jarvis poses for photographs at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, October 17, 2019. (aP Image/Lukas Coch)

NSW Drought File
**FILE** Crop farmer Neil Westcott walks across his failed Canola crop near Parkes, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. New South Wales has been 100% drought declared

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A vicuna roams at the foothill of the Chimborazo volcano, Ecuadors central Andes. The Chimborazo and the Carihuairazo are two of the seven elevations that are losing their glacier coverage in

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Aerial view of moorlands at the foot of the Chimborazo volcano, in Ecuadors central Andes, Ecuador. (Photo by Pablo Cozzaglio / AFP)

Eucalyptus trees killed by the drought which lasted from 1996-2011, Lake Eucumbene, New South Wales, Australia

Farmers watering hole on a farm almost dried up during drought which lasted from 1996-2011. Shepperton, Victoria, Australia. February 2010

Laguna Miluni a reservoir fed by glacial melt water from the Andean peak of Huayna Potosi. As climate change causes the glaciers to melt, the water supply for La Paz

Qld Drought
Farmer Peter " PJ" Cookson checks on cattle he has in a feedlot on his Koomalah property near Dirranbandi, Queensland, Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Abandoned dead and dying Orange trees that no longer have water to irrigate them near Bakersfield, California, USA. October 2014

NSW Drought Parkes Central West
Crop and livestock farmer Wayne Dunford holds a stunted Barley stalk from a failed crop at Gunningbland west of Parkes, Monday, August 13, 2018

NSW Drought Feature White Cliffs
Kangaroos is seen near the White Cliffs Hotel, in Whitecliffs, New South Wales, Thursday, August 16, 2018. With New South Wales 100% drought declared farmers are off loading their stock in record

NSW Drought Stock
Some of the more than 45, 000 sheep being sold at the Central West Livestock Exchange sale yards in Forbes, Tuesday, August 14

NSW Drought
Some of the more than 45, 000 sheep being sold at the Central West Livestock Exchange sale yards in Forbes, Tuesday, August 14, 2018

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Scar House Reservoir, with a low water level due to Summer 2022 drought, North Yorkshire, 2022

Cracked mud in dry billabong, Bamurru Plains, Northern Territory, Australia

Aerial of farm buildings and fallow fields, Pekina, South Australia, Australia

USA; Southwest, Arizona, Kofa Mountains

USA, Arizona, Southwest, Maricopa County, Apache Junction, Lost Dutchman State Park, Superstition mountains

Dried out water hole in desert - Algeria, Tassili Hoggar, Tagrera - Sahara

This is a pattern in dry, cracked mud

Soy and corn plants are seen in a drought-affected farm near Chivilcoy
Soy (front) and corn plants are seen in a drought-affected farm near Chivilcoy, Argentina February 28, 2018. Picture taken on February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Martin Acosta

A white bull enters a cattle camp, near the town of Abyei October 30, 2013. Abyei officials welcomed a push by the African Union to involve the U.N

An American bison (bison bison) walks with her new-born calf in the grasslands of the Janos Biosphere Reserve in Janos, in Chihuahua state, May 16, 2014

Women walk on a windy day outside Kabul July 23, 2013. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR BEST QUALITY IMAGE ALSO SEE: GF2EA4O0SZO01

Wider Image: Earthprints: Lake Powell
Huge areas of dry ground which would be under water when the lake is full are seen at Lake Powell near Page, Arizona, May 26, 2015

The Guadalteba reservoir is seen during a strong drought in Ardales, near Malaga, southern Spain August 6, 2017. Picture taken August 6, 2017. REUTERS/Jon Nazca TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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"Drought: A Harsh Reality Unveiled in Namibia's Desolate Landscapes" As the scorching sun beats down on the dunes of Namib Naukluft Park, a hauntingly beautiful yet desolate scene unfolds. The once vibrant landscape now stands as a testament to the relentless grip of drought. Towering sand formations, like ancient sentinels, stretch endlessly towards the horizon. In 1936, Arthur Rothstein captured an eerie sight over the Texas panhandle—a dust storm swirling ominously amidst barren fields. This image serves as a stark reminder of how they are ravage entire regions, leaving devastation in its wake. The Great Depression era saw another poignant portrayal of drought's impact through Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph "Migrant Mother. " It depicts anguish etched upon a mother's face as she struggles to provide for her family during these challenging times. Even wildlife bears witness to nature's wrath. Amidst a fierce dust storm in Namibia, a male lion roams alongside gemsboks and ostriches—symbols of resilience against adversity. A transparent man walking through an arid desert symbolizes humanity grappling with water scarcity—a plight that affects countless lives worldwide. In Australia's Outback, an old rusty car stands abandoned—an emblematic relic of communities left parched by prolonged dry spells. Sossusvlei unveils yet another heartbreaking spectacle—the lifeless remains of trees beneath towering dunes. Nature weeps silently at this loss while reminding us of our responsibility to protect precious resources. Amidst this crisis, Gladys Berejiklian makes an important water announcement—highlighting urgent measures needed to combat drought and safeguard future generations from its devastating consequences. Traveling back in time to Montana during 1936 reveals another chapter in America’s struggle with drought—a man fleeing both parched lands and swarming grasshoppers; his determination mirroring the resilience of those who refuse to succumb.