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Document Title: Drought in Colorado (DI01492), Photo by Carlye Calvin
Description: Periodic drought plays a major role in ecosystems across the western U.S. Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research study the short- and long-term aspects of drought, including the processes that help to create and sustain drought-related weather patterns as well as the societal impacts of drought.
Creditline: copyright University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Keywords: Carlye Calvin,Colorado,DI01492,drought,Lake Granby,natural disasters