Droughts Collection (page 2)

Sand structure, sand dunes in the Libyan Desert, Sahara, Libya, North Africa

Sand dunes in the Libyan Desert, Sahara, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Upland reservoir with low water level and remains of submerged village exposed after dry summer, Mardale Green, Haweswater Reservoir, Mardale Valley, Lake District, Cumbria, England, September

View of upland reservoir with low water level and remains of submerged village exposed after dry summer, Mardale Green, Haweswater Reservoir, Mardale Valley, Lake District, Cumbria, England, September

Wader scrape drying out during drought conditions in Higher Level Stewardship scheme land, Norfolk, England, July

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) crop, flowering in field, with cracks in soil due to dry weather, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, August

Drought, cracked soil at edge of arable field, Sweden, May

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) reedbed, showing low water level due to lack of rain, Norfolk, England, february

Dried Mud Country Lane
The road to the farm during a summmer drought; a study of dried or caked mud. Date: 1950s

Low water level in reservoir, Derwent Reservoir, River Derwent, Derbyshire, England, september

Domestic Cattle, Zebu (Bos indicus) cows and calves, herd standing in dry woodland during drought, Queensland, Australia

Domestic Cattle, two calves, standing on dry soil at edge of Masai village, Masai Mara, Kenya

Low water level at reservoir, Fewston Reservoir, North Yorkshire, England, may

Parched soil with cracks, Saintes Marie de la Mer, Camargue, Bouches du Rhone, France

Close-up of cracked soil with plants growing, Sturt N. P. New South Wales, Australia
Close-up of cracked soil with plants growing, Sturt N.P. New South Wales, Australia

Dead tree and mirage in desert clay pan, Deadvlei, Namib-Naukluft N. P. Namib Desert, Namibia
Dead tree and mirage in desert clay pan, Deadvlei, Namib-Naukluft N.P. Namib Desert, Namibia

Dead trees in desert clay pan, Deadvlei, Namib-Naukluft N. P. Namib Desert, Namibia
Dead trees in desert clay pan, Deadvlei, Namib-Naukluft N.P. Namib Desert, Namibia

Common Frog (Rana temporaria) dead tadpole, died after water dried out, Italy, june

Domestic Sheep, flock, grazing at edge of drying waterhole, Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa

Dead trees after a drought. Photographed in Australia

La Nina, artwork
La Nina. Computer artwork showing the path and effects of the La Nina climate pattern. La Nina is the cool phase of the El Nino/La Nina-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

El Nino, artwork
El Nino. Computer artwork showing the path and effects of the El Nino climate pattern. El Nino is the warm phase of the El Nino/La Nina-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

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"Droughts: Unveiling the Harsh Reality of Nature's Wrath" Qusair Amra, also known as the Small Palace of Amra, stands as a testament to the resilience of civilizations in drought-prone regions. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the desert castle east of Amman, Jordan, showcases how ancient societies coped with water scarcity. The Baths of Aurelian in Transtiberina (now Trastevere), Historic Rome, Italy depict a time when even mighty empires faced the challenges posed by droughts. This 1625 digital reproduction from an 18th-century original reminds us that no civilization is immune to nature's whims. Medinet El-Fayoum Oasis in Egypt offers respite amidst the vast Sahara Desert. Captured in a digitally restored reproduction from a 19th-century original photograph taken around 1868, this view reveals how oases have long been lifelines for communities battling arid conditions. A lone camel herder gazes at the mesmerizing Milky Way above Mongolia's Gobi Desert—a stark reminder that even remote and seemingly untouched landscapes are not exempt from droughts' reach. It highlights both human perseverance and our interconnectedness with nature. Drought patterns etched into muddy soil paint an ominous picture in Camargue, France (May 2009). This captivating image serves as a visual representation of how climate change can disrupt ecosystems and impact agricultural practices worldwide. Sport thrives under South Africa's scorching sun despite periodic bouts of drought—showcasing humanity's indomitable spirit and ability to adapt to challenging environments throughout history. Canal waters mirror intricate drought patterns near Etang du Fangassier in Camargue, France (May 2009). These hauntingly beautiful formations remind us that water scarcity affects not only land but also vital aquatic habitats. "London's Secret Reservoir" by G. H.