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Two new MAPP-funded studies provide new insight into drought understanding and prediction in the Central U.S.
Description: New research focuses on drought in the central U.S./Great Plains region and evaluates why summer droughts occur in the Southern Great Plains during some La Niña years but not in others, and how several drought indicators may promote drought preparedness during future flash drought (droughts that intensify rapidly) events. [Source: Climate Program Office (NOAA)]
URL: http://cpo.noaa.gov/AboutCPO/AllNews/TabId/315/ArtMID/668/ArticleID/445110/Two-new-MAPP-funded-studies-provide-new-insight-into-drought-understanding-and-prediction-in-the-Central-US.aspx
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Source: Climate Program Office (NOAA)
Publish Date: 1/18/2016
Reading Level: Basic
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