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Worst drought ever? Really?
Severe Ancient Droughts: A Warning to California - New York Times
1948
1877
Really? The OP stated that the present drought exceeded all of these, so why are you posting this? Oh well, more than likely an El Nino summer this year, that will be interesting.
And the crusaders know it too......they want their audience in the present where the Reality Manufacturing works really well with the dim.
Fish make water?
In your world, obviously.
Water stays within pond, lake or river for the fish or it goes into the system to water plants.
Water is finite so water for the fish = less for growing crops.
Worst drought ever? Really?
Severe Ancient Droughts: A Warning to California - New York Times
1948
1877
Really? The OP stated that the present drought exceeded all of these, so why are you posting this? Oh well, more than likely an El Nino summer this year, that will be interesting.
By Michael Snyder, on January 21st, 2014
The article states:
The state produces 99 percent of the artichokes grown in the US, 44 percent of asparagus, a fifth of cabbage, two-thirds of carrots, half of bell peppers, 89 percent of cauliflower, 94 percent of broccoli, and 95 percent of celery. Leafy greens? Californias got the market cornered: 90 percent of the leaf lettuce we consume, along with and 83 percent of Romaine lettuce and 83 percent of fresh spinach, come from the big state on the left side of the map. Cali also cranks a third of total fresh tomatoes consumed in the U.S.and 95 percent of ones destined for cans and other processing purposes.
Well, this news is probably a boon for Mexico as it grows a lot of the same produce! It also would help if some of the state and federal EPA rules on use of water were revised. Instead of saving some stupid fish somewhere, why not let the scarce water be used to irrigate fields and farms that produce the food Californians need?
Read more @ The Worst Drought In The History Of California Is Happening Right Now
Oh yeah! Forgot! Let's blame Man for all of this. It can't possibly be a natural occurrence that happens in the area on a regular basis. Let's ignore severe droughts in the 1700s and 1800s okay?
Oh well, the loss of a major agricultural area for a year or two means nothing in a world with 7 billion people, correct? One might look at the affects of drought in the last decade. Seems there have been a lot of them, as well as flood events, often one following the other in the same area. But, nothing to worry about, bury your head in the sand, nothing to see here.
In your world, obviously.
Water stays within pond, lake or river for the fish or it goes into the system to water plants.
Water is finite so water for the fish = less for growing crops.
Tell me you've heard of evaporation.
Water stays within pond, lake or river for the fish or it goes into the system to water plants.
Or it dries up.
Course, we could use the ocean. Or can we?
RENO As much as 2 feet of snow is possible atop the Sierra Nevada by Thursday as the first significant storm in nearly two months blows in none too soon for a drought-stricken region where wildfire threats are unseasonably high.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection announced earlier this week it has hired 125 extra firefighters in Northern California and extended seasonal firefighting forces in Southern California because of the dry winter conditions.
don't they wish they had this problem as some water districts claim they'll run out of water by April if it doesn't rain.
UK floods: January rain breaks records in parts of England
Two commandoes look out over flooded fields The military is preparing to help flood-affected areas in Somerset
Early figures suggest parts of England have had their wettest January since records began more than 100 years ago.
The Met Office said much of southern England and parts of the Midlands had already seen twice the average rainfall for January by midnight on Tuesday - with three days left in the month.
And it is warning of more rain, as well as snow and high winds, for much of the UK in the coming days.
Read more @ BBC News - UK floods: January rain breaks records in parts of England
And then comes this:
Much-needed snow bound for parched Sierra Nevada
Wells, reservoirs running dry in rural California communities
ASSOCIATED PRESS
RENO As much as 2 feet of snow is possible atop the Sierra Nevada by Thursday as the first significant storm in nearly two months blows in none too soon for a drought-stricken region where wildfire threats are unseasonably high.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection announced earlier this week it has hired 125 extra firefighters in Northern California and extended seasonal firefighting forces in Southern California because of the dry winter conditions.
Read more @ Much-needed snow bound for parched Sierra Nevada | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sadly, it'll only affect the northern part of the state.
I guess the author didn't bother to look at the Californios' history. There have been many times that California was drier than now. It was a constant problem for the Spanish Land Grants.
I don't have the source, but this week on the local (SF Bay Area) News it was reported 2013 was the driest year since the middle of the 16th Century. The primary source were tree rings; what source are you using?
I guess the author didn't bother to look at the Californios' history. There have been many times that California was drier than now. It was a constant problem for the Spanish Land Grants.
I don't have the source, but this week on the local (SF Bay Area) News it was reported 2013 was the driest year since the middle of the 16th Century. The primary source were tree rings; what source are you using?
Thanks Wry. westwall tends to get his sources wrong or simply makes it up. either way, you can rely on him to fudge something, you just never know what.
Makes sense it's the worst in centuries. That's because 2/3rds of water supply for cali comes from the pristine Sierra Nevada mtns. With severely reduced snow pack due to climate change, there is less water while facing ever greater demands from a growing pop.
Do the skeptics realize this won't be getting better till we address its root cause: climate change? Moving the water around is not the solution.
Fish make water?
In your world, obviously.
Water stays within pond, lake or river for the fish or it goes into the system to water plants.
Water is finite so water for the fish = less for growing crops.
This morning's local weather report indicates the front moving into southern Nevada will drop moisture on the southern Sierra Nevadas.
Probably not enough to make the least bit difference.
