Wednesday, April 12, 2017

From extreme drought to record rain: Why California's drought-to-deluge cycle is getting worse

Los Angeles Times
California's climate has long been dominated by cycles of intense dry conditions, followed by heavy rain and snow. But never before in recorded history has the state seen such an extreme drought-to-deluge swing. Details here.

Water rages under a bridge in Nevada City, California in January. Photo Credit - California Department of Water Resources

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