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Italy's drought seen from space

Rome, Italy - Wildfires, water scarcity and billions of euros worth of damage to agriculture are just some of the effects of this summer

Despite the welcome showers at the weekend, abnormally low soil-moisture conditions persist in central Italy. Scientists are using satellite data to monitor the drought that has gripped the country. Wildfires, water scarcity and billions of euros worth of damage to agriculture are just some of the effects of this summer’s drought in Italy – not to mention the relentless heat. News of potential wat...

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Rome, Italy, 09/08/2017 15:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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