As Droughts Worsen, JMU Expert Probes Flash Droughts
June 13, 2026
June 13, 2026
HARRISONBURG, Virginia, June 13 -- James Madison University issued the following news:
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As droughts worsen, JMU expert probes flash droughts
People may be familiar with flash floods, but "flash droughts" are an emerging and often overlooked climate threat with severe consequences, says JMU researcher Tobias Gerken.
Unlike long-term droughts that develop over months or years, flash droughts can intensify within weeks, potentially . . .
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As droughts worsen, JMU expert probes flash droughts
People may be familiar with flash floods, but "flash droughts" are an emerging and often overlooked climate threat with severe consequences, says JMU researcher Tobias Gerken.
Unlike long-term droughts that develop over months or years, flash droughts can intensify within weeks, potentially . . .