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Drought: Impacts
Both rural and urban regions can suffer a variety of impacts from
drought (Figure 4-5). These can be broadly categorized as economic,
environmental, and social. Impacts may be short term or long term.
The following list of drought impacts was modified from a list
produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center (National Drought
Mitigation Center, 1998). The list addresses those impacts that are
most likely to impact the Barren River Area.
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(Photo Credit: Jahi Chikwendiu / Lexington Herald-Leader) |
(Photo Credit: Charles Bertram / Lexington Herald-Leader) |
Figure 4-5. Agricultural and recreational activities can be devastated by drought conditions. |
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