🌵 Brace yourselves, mates! Australia might soon be heading into some seriously dry times. A new study from the Australian National University (ANU) warns that megadroughts lasting up to 20 years could be on the horizon. 😱
Using advanced climate models, the researchers delved into drought patterns from as far back as the year 850 up to 2000. Their findings? Droughts in the 20th century were longer on average, especially in south-western and eastern Australia, compared to those in pre-industrial times.
What's causing this? Climate change is playing a major role, exacerbating the severity and duration of these dry spells. Imagine decades with little to no significant rainfall! 💧🚫
This isn't just about less water; prolonged droughts can impact agriculture, wildlife, and our daily lives. It's a wake-up call for all of us to take climate change seriously and consider how we can adapt and mitigate its effects.
Stay tuned for more updates on how we can prepare and make a difference! 🌍💪
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
