Category: US Southwest

Heat Wave Bakes Southwest, Temperatures Rise Well Above 100 Degrees

June 8, 2022
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A scorching heat wave was expected to blanket the U.S. Southwest beginning on Wednesday and push temperatures over 100 degrees F for the rest of week, leading forecasters to warn residents to stay indoors and avoid strenuous activities. Afternoon temperatures are forecast to soar well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit across southern Texas, Arizona, and up…

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Southwest United States Suffering From Worst Drought in 1,200 Years

February 18, 2022
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A megadrought that’s been scorching southwestern United States for the past two decades is now noted to be the worst in around 1,200 years, based on new research that analyzed tree ring patterns. Megadroughts refer to severely arid conditions that last for a couple of decades. An initial study showed that the moisture deficit seen…

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US Southwest Suffering From Worst Drought in 1,200 Years

February 18, 2022
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A megadrought that’s been scorching southwestern United States for the past two decades is now noted to be the worst in around 1,200 years, based on new research that analyzed tree ring patterns. Megadroughts refer to severely arid conditions that last for a couple of decades. An initial study showed that the moisture deficit seen…

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