Climate Change
The first megadrought of the 21st century
Just what is a megadrought and why is the American West experiencing it
While we might know what a drought is, for many people across the world this is the first time that the word ‘megadrought’ will be spoken about. What is it exactly?
According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a megadrought is a prolonged drought that spans two decades or longer. The American West has been consistently experiencing a drought over the last two decades which scientists believe to be the driest in the last few centuries.
What has caused the drought and how much longer will it last? Watch this video to know more.