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In 1930–1931, there had been 5,832,000 metric tons of grains exported. In 1931–1932, grain exports declined to 4,786,000 metric tons. In 1932–1933, grain exports were just 1,607,000 metric tons, and this further declined to 1,441,000 metric tons in 1933–1934. [101] Officially published data [102] differed slightly: Cereals (in tonnes)
When severe drought struck the Great Plains region in the 1930s, it resulted in erosion and loss of topsoil because of farming practices at the time. The drought dried the topsoil and over time it became friable, reduced to a powdery consistency in some places.
5 Europe. 6 India. 7 South Pacific. 8 United States. 9 South America. 10 Soviet Union. 11 United Kingdom. 12 External links. ... 2011 UK Drought and March–April ...
A sudden decline in birthrates permanently "scarred" the long-term population growth of the Soviet Union in a way similar to that of World War II. Estimates of Soviet deaths attributable to the 1932–1933 famine vary wildly, but are typically given in the range of millions.
Kingdom of Spain (to 14 April 1931) Spanish Republic (from 14 April 1931 to 1 April 1939) Spanish State (from 1 April 1939) Widely recognized LON member state; withdrew on May 9, 1939. [2] Spain had sovereignty over the following colonies and protectorate: → Ifni (Colony from January 12, 1934) → → Spanish Guinea (Colony) → → Spanish ...
The drought in Europe is on track to be the worst one in 500 years, experts say. Centuries-old warnings emerge from riverbed as Europe faces historic drought Skip to main content
Europe is facing its worst drought in 500 years, with two-thirds of the continent under stressed conditions, according to a study conducted by the European Commission.
As Europe experiences a drought that may be the worst in 500 years, stones with warnings of drought-induced hardships have started surfacing.