C.: Dry-spells known as flash droughts, with a surprisingly rapid onset and often devastating impact, are becoming more frequent as human activity warms the planet, according to a study published Thursday.Though droughts are generally thought of as long-term phenomena, some can occur quite suddenly, in a matter of weeks, when the conditions are right.
Even if emissions are moderate, flash droughts will continue to become more frequent across practically all regions. Under higher emissions scenarios, the trend would be more drastic.Yuan also said the data showed a general increase in drought onset speeds, with his team finding a 'robust transition at global scale' of slow to flash droughts.'We believe the reduction in emission can slow down this transition,' he told AFP.
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