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The Climate Web 10/5/2026
Physical Impacts and Risks TOC
E - Drought Impacts
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E - Extreme Event Impacts
Physical Impacts and Risks TOC
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2021 Distributions of drought-related disasters by region 1970 - 2019
2021 Proportion of continental cropland experiencing severe drought of 3 months or more/year
2021 Proportion of global cropland experiencing severe drought of 3 months or more/year
2021 Proportion of regional cropland exposed to severe drought in 2050
2021 Proportion of regional populations experiencing drought in 2040
2050-2100 (2015) Probability of a 50% increase in annual area cropland affected by drought
8. Percentage of west in summer drought
By 2050, estimate is that nearly 40% of global cropland area will be exposed to severe drought for 3 or more months/year
During the 20th century we've seen a significant increase in drought severity
E - Food Security Impacts
Extreme Drought in the U.S. and Mexico
Plausible worst case impacts on drought in 2050
Proportion of cropland under drought over time
Jumps
I - Drought