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What is Desertification?Desertification occurs when fertile land in arid conditions becomes drier, transitioning to a desert environment (G, 2022).Desertification is a threat to 17 different states in the U.S. and is significantly caused by Climate Change, urbanization, and land degradation (Gendre, 2023).
29 lis 2023 · Check out these 10 maps and graphics to learn more about drought in a changing climate, developed by CPO’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS).
6 maj 2020 · This map illustrates the desertification vulnerability of regions across the globe. Notice the regions colored red, orange, and yellow are most vulnerable to desertification. Scientists discuss the impacts of desertification and ways to increase soil productivity to improve food security in Mexico.
Desertification aggravates existing economic, social, and environmental problems like poverty, poor health, lack of food security, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, forced migration, and lowered resilience to climate change or natural disasters.
4 maj 2022 · While the first picture of Earth from deep space invoked awe and wonder, they also graphically revealed the startling reality of the finite and stark boundaries in which humanity exists.
This atlas represents the current stage of our understanding of desertification, its extent and its possible solutions. One of the clearest ways to depict a global problem is to show it in an atlas.
The formation of deserts in arid and semi-arid regions from overgrazing, deforestation, poor agricultural practices, and climate change. Evidence of desertification can be found today in Africa, the Middle East, and the southwestern United States.
