Natural Hazards- Drought
Natural Hazards
Drought
2011 East Africa Drought
The East Africa drought began in late 2010, when rains that usually fall between October and
December did not arrive. The East Africa Drought affected most parts of Kenya, Ethiopia and
Somalia. This lack of rain continued through 2011, driving food prices to unprecedented amounts. Due to two farming seasons being missed, many could not afford to buy food and fodder from more fertile areas. Approximately 12.4 million people were facing food shortages. The United Nations declared famine on July 20th 2011 in southern regions of
Bakool and Lower Shabelle in Somalia. This Drought was wide spread through East Africa, and is the worst food shortage in 60 years. Scientists believe that the drought is a clear sign of Global Warming.
Date of Occurrence:
October 2010- May 2012
Statistics:
12.4 Million affected
Place:
Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia
Worst affected: Bakool, Lower
Shabelle Regions of Somalia
Geography Assessment 1
James Kolesnyk
Natural Hazards
Drought
2000’s Australia Drought
The 2000’s Australia drought began in late 2001, when many parts of Australia recorded lowest on record rainfall. It lasted a whole 12 years. For most, it ended in 2010, but some places were still recording below average rainfall up until 2012. It is comparable to the
Federation Drought, where more than half the country was effected. By the end of the drought, the rainfall deficit was at 1300mm. The drought cost the Australian Government
2.5bn in benefits to struggling farmers. This drought was said by some to be the worst in 1000 years. Date of Occurrence:
Late 2001- 2012
Statistics:
50% Population Effected
Place:
Australia
Worst affected: Eastern and Central Australia
Geography Assessment 1
James Kolesnyk
Natural Hazards
Drought
Cause:
The cause of the 2000’s Australia Drought and East Africa Drought was changing weather patterns. In Australia, we experience the
Drought
2011 East Africa Drought
The East Africa drought began in late 2010, when rains that usually fall between October and
December did not arrive. The East Africa Drought affected most parts of Kenya, Ethiopia and
Somalia. This lack of rain continued through 2011, driving food prices to unprecedented amounts. Due to two farming seasons being missed, many could not afford to buy food and fodder from more fertile areas. Approximately 12.4 million people were facing food shortages. The United Nations declared famine on July 20th 2011 in southern regions of
Bakool and Lower Shabelle in Somalia. This Drought was wide spread through East Africa, and is the worst food shortage in 60 years. Scientists believe that the drought is a clear sign of Global Warming.
Date of Occurrence:
October 2010- May 2012
Statistics:
12.4 Million affected
Place:
Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia
Worst affected: Bakool, Lower
Shabelle Regions of Somalia
Geography Assessment 1
James Kolesnyk
Natural Hazards
Drought
2000’s Australia Drought
The 2000’s Australia drought began in late 2001, when many parts of Australia recorded lowest on record rainfall. It lasted a whole 12 years. For most, it ended in 2010, but some places were still recording below average rainfall up until 2012. It is comparable to the
Federation Drought, where more than half the country was effected. By the end of the drought, the rainfall deficit was at 1300mm. The drought cost the Australian Government
2.5bn in benefits to struggling farmers. This drought was said by some to be the worst in 1000 years. Date of Occurrence:
Late 2001- 2012
Statistics:
50% Population Effected
Place:
Australia
Worst affected: Eastern and Central Australia
Geography Assessment 1
James Kolesnyk
Natural Hazards
Drought
Cause:
The cause of the 2000’s Australia Drought and East Africa Drought was changing weather patterns. In Australia, we experience the