Improving Future U.S. Drought Assessment (2026)

Chapter: 3 Drivers of Drought in a Changing Climate

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Suggested Citation: "3 Drivers of Drought in a Changing Climate." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Improving Future U.S. Drought Assessment. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29217.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Drivers of Drought in a Changing Climate." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Improving Future U.S. Drought Assessment. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29217.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Drivers of Drought in a Changing Climate." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Improving Future U.S. Drought Assessment. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29217.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Drivers of Drought in a Changing Climate." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Improving Future U.S. Drought Assessment. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29217.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Drivers of Drought in a Changing Climate." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Improving Future U.S. Drought Assessment. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29217.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Drivers of Drought in a Changing Climate." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Improving Future U.S. Drought Assessment. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29217.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Drivers of Drought in a Changing Climate." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Improving Future U.S. Drought Assessment. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29217.
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Suggested Citation: "3 Drivers of Drought in a Changing Climate." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Improving Future U.S. Drought Assessment. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29217.
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