California Copes with Worsening Drought

Abandoned structures are seen in dry grassland on a ranch on July 14, 2021 near Friant, California. Authorities are bracing for a predicted driest year on record for the Kern River, carrying only about a quarter of the average Sierra snowmelt water to Lake Isabella. Large portion of the West are now in the most extreme drought category and fire officials are warning of another devastating wildfire season in California.

Unique identifier: GP1SVNY3

Type: Image

Shoot date: 15/07/2021

Locations: California, North America, United States of America

Credit line: © David McNew / Greenpeace

Latitude: 37°0'7.32"N

Longitude: 119°44'6.06"W

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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California Drought 2021

Lake Isabella, already down to 16% capacity, continues to drop on June 14, 2021 near Lake Isabella, California. Authorities are bracing for a predicted driest year on record for the Kern River, carrying only about a quarter of its average Sierra snowmelt water to Lake Isabella. Large portion of the West are now in the most extreme drought category and fire officials are warning of another devastating wildfire season in California.

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