megadrought
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of megadrought
First recorded in 2000–05; mega- ( def. ) + drought ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The river has shrunk dramatically since 2000 in a megadrought that scientists say is probably the most severe in 1,200 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Whether this megadrought continues or eases will become clearer over the next year or two, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024
How will we know when the megadrought is finally over?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024
Last year’s snow came after a megadrought that started around the turn of the century and was one of the worst in more than 1,000 years.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
An example of this is the megadrought in the United States' southwestern region that started in the year 2000 and has continued for more than two decades.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2024
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