Phenomena and Processes

Droughts

Prolonged dry periods in natural climate cycle. They are slow-onset phenomena caused by rainfall deficit combined with other predisposing factors.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Prolonged dry periods in natural climate cycle. They are slow-onset phenomena caused by rainfall deficit combined with other predisposing factors.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Drought

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, history, mortality, prevention & control, statistics & numerical data.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with DISASTERS if pertinent; specify geographic location

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History Note

2009; use DISASTERS 1990-2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Disasters (1974-2008)

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  1. G16.500.175.781w
  2. G16.500.750.775w.154w
  3. N06.230w.100w.230w.150w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Droughts. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055864. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055864
  2. Droughts. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drought
  3. Droughts. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q43059