Drouht

Description: Droughts and fires highlighted on the map are examples of events that are likely to become more frequent and widespread with global warming. Although the projections for rainfall vary considerably by region, droughts are expected to be longer-lasting and more severe because of higher temperatures and increased evaporation, even without a decrease in precipitation. Wildfires are also likely to become more frequent due to the combination of higher temperatures and decreased soil moisture in some areas, although other factors such as the availability of fuel and frequency of igniting events will also play a role. We only included on the map those wildfires that were associated with severe drought conditions, and it is clearly stated in the category description that human activities can trigger the start of fires.