Drought Collection (#7)

The Wider Image: Thailands crocodile farms
Crocodiles are seen at Sri Ayuthaya Crocodile Farm in Ayutthaya province, Thailand, May 23, 2017. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha SEARCH " PERAWONGMETHA CROCODILE" FOR THIS STORY

Dead lamb lies in the veld on a farm near drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet
A dead lamb lies in the veld on a farm near drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet, South Africa, November 16, 2019. Picture taken November 16, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A water level indicator stands next to a near-empty creek near the town of Uralla in rural Australia September 24, 2019. Picture taken September 24, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Barrett

A boat ramp leads to the drought-affected Split Rock Dam near Tamworth in rural Australia September 23, 2019. Picture taken September 23, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Barrett

Dry, cracked, parched earth in South Luangwa Valley National Park, Zambia

USA, California, Bombay Beach, Salton Sea area, dried lake bed

Tabernas, desert, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain

Merti, Northern Kenya. A child on top of a camel as a nomadic family migrates

Isiolo, Northern Kenya. A camel in a traditional Somali Boma

Isiolo, Northern Kenya. A traditional Somali pastoralist with a camel in his Boma

Merti, Northern Kenya. A nomadic Somali family migrates to find new grazing in drought conditions

Isiolo, Northern Kenya. Donkeys are loaded up with water at a drying up river bed

North of Merti, Northern Kenya. Camels drink at a northern watering hole

North of Merti, Northern Kenya. Cows drink at a northern watering hole

Mesquite Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park, California, USA

Sand Dune Patterns, Algondones Dunes Wilderness, California, USA

Stone Houses, Uchisar, Cappadocia, Turkey

Eroded Tufa Formations, near Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Moon over Fairy Chimneys in Honey Valley, near Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Hot Air Balloons & Fairy Chimneys in Honey Valley, near Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Lone Tree & Eroded Tufa Formations, near Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Dry cracked muddy ground at Namafjall Hverir geothermal area, Myvatnssveit, Northeast Iceland, Iceland

Desert Track & Tree, Namibia, Africa

Sand Dunes, Sossusvlei, Nambia, Africa

Sand Dunes, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA

Spearhead Mesa, Monument Valley Tribal Park, Arizona, USA

Thors Hammer, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

Early morning balloon ride over the sand and mountains

California native oak trees grow in the valleys between rolling hills in the East Bay, not far east of San Francisco Bay

Evening sunlight shine on the serene, rolling hills of the East Bay, just east of San Francisco Bay, California. This area abuts Oakland and Berkeley

Clouds sweep over the serene, scenic hills of the East Bay, just east of San Francisco Bay, Northern California

Trails meander through the grass-covered hills of the East Bay, just a few miles from San Francisco Bay in Northern California

Sand dune in Sahara Desert at sunset, Algeria

Sand dune in Sahara Desert, Algeria

Saharan Cypress, very rare coniferous tree in Tassili N'Ajjer, Sahara Desert, Algeria

Sand dune background in Sahara Desert at sunset

Bizarre rock formations in Sahara Desert, Algeria

Gravel road and beautiful landscape with sunset sky in Namibia, Africa Gravel road and beautiful landscape with sunset sky in Namibia, Africa

The San Francisco Bay Area has a complex network of infrastructure that supports one of the most populous areas on the west coast of the U.S

High clouds and blue skies form a canopy over the serene hills of Livermore, California. This region turns from brown to green during winter months

Road in Sahara Desert, Algeria

Evening sunlight shines on the rolling hills in Northern California. These beautiful, golden hills turn green once winter brings seasonal rains

Dead trees in Dead Vlei - Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia

Dead tree in Dead Vlei - Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia

Great sand dunes of Sahara Desert at sunset in Algeria

Ancient rock engraving in Sahara Desert, Tadrart, Algeria

Sand dunes of Sahara Desert, Tadrart, Algeria

Sand dune with footprints at sunrise, Sahara Desert, Algeria

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"Drought: A Harsh Reality Unveiled in Namibia's Desolate Landscapes" As the scorching sun beats down on the dunes of Namib Naukluft Park, a hauntingly beautiful yet desolate scene unfolds. The once vibrant landscape now stands as a testament to the relentless grip of drought. Towering sand formations, like ancient sentinels, stretch endlessly towards the horizon. In 1936, Arthur Rothstein captured an eerie sight over the Texas panhandle—a dust storm swirling ominously amidst barren fields. This image serves as a stark reminder of how they are ravage entire regions, leaving devastation in its wake. The Great Depression era saw another poignant portrayal of drought's impact through Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph "Migrant Mother. " It depicts anguish etched upon a mother's face as she struggles to provide for her family during these challenging times. Even wildlife bears witness to nature's wrath. Amidst a fierce dust storm in Namibia, a male lion roams alongside gemsboks and ostriches—symbols of resilience against adversity. A transparent man walking through an arid desert symbolizes humanity grappling with water scarcity—a plight that affects countless lives worldwide. In Australia's Outback, an old rusty car stands abandoned—an emblematic relic of communities left parched by prolonged dry spells. Sossusvlei unveils yet another heartbreaking spectacle—the lifeless remains of trees beneath towering dunes. Nature weeps silently at this loss while reminding us of our responsibility to protect precious resources. Amidst this crisis, Gladys Berejiklian makes an important water announcement—highlighting urgent measures needed to combat drought and safeguard future generations from its devastating consequences. Traveling back in time to Montana during 1936 reveals another chapter in America’s struggle with drought—a man fleeing both parched lands and swarming grasshoppers; his determination mirroring the resilience of those who refuse to succumb.