Projected climate is expected to greatly increase severe and prolonged drought, and expand desertification in this century.

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The majority of climate models predict that global warming will increase the severity and duration of droughts, as well as cause an expansion of desert regions. This is due to increased evaporation, changes in precipitation patterns, and higher temperatures leading to increased soil evaporation.

Projected Climate Is Expected to Greatly Increase Severe and Prolonged