- Damage caused by drought
- خسائر سببها الجفاف
English-Arabic economic glossary.
English-Arabic economic glossary.
Drought in Australia — is defined as rainfall over a three month period being in the lowest decile of what has been recorded for that region in the past.[1] This definition takes into account that drought is a relative term and rainfall deficiencies need to be compared … Wikipedia
Drought in the United States — A farmer and his two sons during a dust storm in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, 1936. Photo: Arthur Rothstein. Drought in the United States is similar to that of other portions of the globe. Below normal precipitation leads to drought, which is… … Wikipedia
Drought — For other uses, see Drought (disambiguation). Fields outside Benambra, Victoria, Australia suffering from drought conditions. A drought (or drouth [archaic]) is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water… … Wikipedia
Drought in the United Kingdom — Droughts in the United Kingdom are a relatively common feature of the weather in the UK, with one around every 5–10 years on average. These droughts are usually confined to summer, when a blocking high causes hot, dry weather for an extended… … Wikipedia
1988 North American drought — Coordinates: 46°N 94°W / 46°N 94°W / 46; 94 The US Drought of 1988 was one of the worst droughts in US history. It was … Wikipedia
Worster-Drought syndrome — This article is about the form of cerebral palsy. For the type of dementia also known as Worster Drought syndrome, see Familial British dementia. Worster Drought syndrome is a form of congenital suprabulbar paresis that occurs in some children… … Wikipedia
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Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… … Universalium
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Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… … Universalium
Iraq — /i rak , i rahk /, n. a republic in SW Asia, N of Saudi Arabia and W of Iran, centering in the Tigris Euphrates basin of Mesopotamia. 22,219,289; 172,000 sq. mi. (445,480 sq. km). Cap.: Baghdad. Also, Irak. * * * Iraq Introduction Iraq Background … Universalium