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Virginia Tech: Researchers Find the 'Switch' Behind Flash Drought in Puerto Rico
April 07, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:

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Researchers find the 'switch' behind flash drought in Puerto Rico

The work uncovers how sudden changes in air movement can quickly dry soils in Puerto Rico, creating new opportunities for early warning systems and enhanced preparation.

By Max Esterhuizen

In Puerto Rico, drought doesn't always arrive slowly. Sometimes, it appears . . .

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