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Scientists In Southeastern U.S. Seek To Understand Flash Droughts

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Flash droughts develop quickly and can leave farmers without enough water in a matter of days.

As Molly Samuel of WABE reports, researchers are trying to figure out better ways to predict them and support farmers to protect their crops.

Reporting for this story was made possible by an award from the Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources.

This segment aired on August 5, 2021.

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