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WEIRD WEATHER WATCH

Most of U.S. in Drought

Animation shows drought spreading and worsening across U.S.

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Photo By: US Drought Monitor

Half of the nation's pasture, and 30% of its cropland in corn-growing states is in poor or very poor condition, thanks to a persistent drought and heat wave affecting much of the nation. Wildfires are raging, with more than 3 million acres burned so far in 2012.

drought animation

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor


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