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‘Mini Dust Bowl’ could be forming in the US, expert warns. Will El Niño make it worse?

‘Mini Dust Bowl’ could be forming in the US, expert warns. Will El Niño make it worse?

Summary

An expert warned that parts of the U.S. might face a "mini Dust Bowl" due to ongoing severe drought conditions. There is concern that the climate pattern called El Niño could make the dry weather worse.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. is experiencing long-term drought in some areas.
  • Severe drought conditions already exist in those regions.
  • A "mini Dust Bowl" refers to a situation with very dry soil and dust storms.
  • Experts say this could happen if drought worsens.
  • El Niño is a weather pattern that can cause changes in rainfall.
  • El Niño might increase the dryness, making drought conditions more severe.
  • The Dust Bowl was a major drought in the 1930s that caused dust storms and crop failure.
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