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Droughts MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Droughts
Tree Number(s)
G16.500.175.781
G16.500.750.775.154
N06.230.100.230.150
Unique ID
D055864
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D055864
Annotation
coordinate with DISASTERS if pertinent; specify geographic location
Scope Note
Prolonged dry periods in natural climate cycle. They are slow-onset phenomena caused by rainfall deficit combined with other predisposing factors.
Entry Term(s)
Drought
Previous Indexing
Disasters (1974-2008)
See Also
Drought Resistance
Public MeSH Note
2009; see NATURAL DISASTERS 1990-2008
History Note
2009; use DISASTERS 1990-2008
Date Established
2009/01/01
Date of Entry
2008/07/08
Revision Date
2021/11/28
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