"Drought as Atmospheric Alzheimer's"

This paper introduces a novel magnoelectric framework for understanding drought as an electromagnetic phenomenon driven by Magnetic Information Density (MID) collapse, termed “magnetic famine.” Traditional climatology explains drought through ocean cycles, soil moisture deficits, or atmospheric circulation, but these often fail to capture the precise onset and persistence of drought events. Using MID as a measure of atmospheric magnetic coherence, this study demonstrates that drought occurs when MID falls below a critical threshold (κ-drought), causing the atmosphere to “forget” how to generate rain—analogous to Alzheimer’s disease in cognitive systems. Empirical correlations between geomagnetic satellite data and historical drought maps support this causal model, providing a predictive approach for early drought warning. The framework challenges conventional climate models and advocates for integrating MID monitoring into climate science and water resource management. Keywords: Drought, Magnetic Famine, Magnetic Information Density, MID Collapse, Electromagnetic Atmosphere, Magnoelectric Framework, Climate Prediction, Water Cycle Disruption, Wilcox Constant, Atmospheric Coherence ---