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Photographer's description not available.
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Photographer |
Julia Sells |
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Date taken |
June 25, 2007 |
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Location |
Near Williamsburg, Ohio (Clermont
County)
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Event |
Drought impact -
crop stress |
Additional notes
This photo shows two indications that a lack of
rainfall is inflicting severe stress on the corn crop. First,
notice the varied height of the corn plants, ranging from just a few
inches to more than two feet. Uneven corn is a sign of lack of
moisture, and gets worse as water becomes more scarce. Second,
many of the plants' leaves are curling, which is a sign the plants are
moisture-starved and are trying to conserve water.
Southern Ohio continues to be plagued with
much-below average rainfall for most of 2007. Currently, the
U.S. Drought
Monitor has classified much of Ohio as D1, or moderate drought.
Portions of far southern Ohio, including portions of Clermont County, have been
classified as D2, or severe drought. D2 conditions extend
southward throughout all of eastern Kentucky.
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