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Article from Water Supply Paper 2375 summarizing the correlation of precipitation, temperature, and atmospheric moisture with the frequency and intensity of a drought.

by McNab, Alan L. and Karl, Thomas R.
Related topics:
Air temperature, Atmospheric circulation, Droughts, Hydrology, Precipitation (atmospheric)

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