Megadroughts Have Grown in Size and Scope

A new study maps and ranks the largest, longest-lasting, and most severe multiyear droughts from 1980 to 2018.

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Eos
Published
2025-02-06
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1029/2025eo250053
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Hydrology and Drought Analysis
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Megadroughts Have Grown in Size and Scope

Robert W. Owen
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Megadroughts Have Grown in Size and Scope

Robert W. Owen
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Abstract

A new study maps and ranks the largest, longest-lasting, and most severe multiyear droughts from 1980 to 2018.

EosVol. 106
Openalex Percentile: Top 98%
Hydrology and Drought Analysis
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