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How Do You Interpret Palmer Drought Severity Index?

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How Do You Interpret Palmer Drought Severity Index? The magnitude of PDSI indicates the severity of the departure from normal conditions. A PDSI value >4 represents very wet conditions, while a PDSI <-4 represents an extreme drought. How do you read a drought index? The PDSI is a standardized index based on a simplified soil

What Would Happen If The Everglades Suffered A Drought?

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What Would Happen If The Everglades Suffered A Drought? If that happens, experts say, the Everglades could experience dangerously low water levels, which can drive wildlife away from their habitats, and extremely dry conditions, which make vegetation more susceptible to fires. The drought also would affect Everglades restoration efforts. Do the Everglades ever dry up?