Drought and farming led to Dust Bowl, causing massive dust storms and environmental damage.
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The Dust Bowl crisis in 1934 was a dark period in USA history where severe drought and unsustainable farming practices caused extensive damage to the Great Plains region. Huge dust storms swept through the area, eroding topsoil and leading to environmental devastation. The land became barren, crops failed, and thousands of farmers were forced to abandon their homes and livelihoods. The Dust Bowl not only caused immense suffering for those directly affected but also had far-reaching effects on the national economy and food supply. It was a stark reminder of the importance of sustainable land management and conservation practices to prevent such environmental disasters from occurring again. #DustBowl #GreatDepression #EnvironmentalDevastation
Primary Reference: The Dust Bowl | National Drought Mitigation Center

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