Drought in East Africa

Poor rains in late 2010 and 2011 brought much of East Africa into drought that led to famine.
Severe Drought Causes Famine in East Africa
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Severe Drought Causes Famine in East Africa

This map of the most recent growing season in East Africa reveals the poor conditions that led to famine in parts of Somalia and a food emergency in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti.

Published Jul 23, 2011

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Drought in East Africa
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Drought in East Africa

This vegetation map shows the devastating impact of drought on East Africa in January 2011.

Published Jan 21, 2011

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Drought in Somalia
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Drought in Somalia

This image reveals the impact of drought on plants growing in central and southern Somalia in late November and early December 2010.

Published Dec 17, 2010

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