Cracked soil
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Cracked soil
Cracked soil, near Brisbane, Australia. Soil contracts and cracks when moisture is lost. The trees in the area are dying because they are not getting enough water from the soil. Photographed in January 2003
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Australia Australian Cracked Cracks Dead Desertification Drought Dying Environmental Global Warming Soil Water Shortage Brisbane Splintered
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant print captures the harsh reality of a drought-stricken landscape near Brisbane, Australia. The cracked soil serves as a visual testament to the devastating effects of moisture loss on the environment. As water becomes scarce, the once fertile ground contracts and fractures into deep crevices, resembling a shattered mosaic. The dire consequences are evident in the dying trees that surround this barren terrain. Deprived of sufficient water from the parched soil, these majestic giants stand as silent witnesses to nature's struggle for survival. Their withered branches and wilting leaves tell a story of desperation and despair. Taken in January 2003 during the scorching Australian summer, this image highlights not only local environmental issues but also global concerns such as climate change and desertification. It serves as a stark reminder that our planet is facing an alarming water shortage crisis due to factors like rising temperatures caused by global warming. As we gaze upon these splintered cracks in the earth's surface, let us be reminded of our responsibility to protect and preserve our fragile ecosystem. This photograph from Science Photo Library urges us to take action against environmental degradation before more landscapes succumb to such desolation.
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