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Record 1 2023-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Climatology
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

A megadrought is a very lengthy and pervasive drought, lasting much longer than normal, usually a decade or more.

Key term(s)
  • mega-drought
  • mega drought

French

Domaine(s)
  • Climatologie
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

[Une] mégasécheresse [est une] sécheresse touchant un très vaste territoire pendant une période beaucoup plus longue que la normale (de l'ordre d'une décennie ou plus).

Spanish

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