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'''Drought''' is the absence of [[water]] in the environment for a continued period of time. Since most [[ecology|ecological]] systems require water to sustain them, and all life requires it, prolonged drought can carry serious consequences for an area, even in the modern era.
==Modern Droughts==
In 2007, much of the American [[South]] was stricken by drought, and the main effects of it were felt by [[Atlanta]], and surrounding areas in [[Georgia]]. Atlanta-area lakes dipped significantly below the water line.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/us/16drought.html?_r=1&oref=slogin</ref> The Atlanta [[governor]], Sonny Perdue, has continued to seek government aid and even help through prayer.<ref>http://www.ajc.com/news/content/metro/stories/2007/11/07/droughtpray_1108.html</ref>
==References==
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[[Category:Environment]]
==Modern Droughts==
In 2007, much of the American [[South]] was stricken by drought, and the main effects of it were felt by [[Atlanta]], and surrounding areas in [[Georgia]]. Atlanta-area lakes dipped significantly below the water line.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/us/16drought.html?_r=1&oref=slogin</ref> The Atlanta [[governor]], Sonny Perdue, has continued to seek government aid and even help through prayer.<ref>http://www.ajc.com/news/content/metro/stories/2007/11/07/droughtpray_1108.html</ref>
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Environment]]