mini dust bowl by Richardphotos
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The Dust Bowl of the 1930s lasted about a decade. Its primary area of impact was on the southern Plains. The northern Plains were not so badly effected, but nonetheless, the drought, windblown dust and agricultural decline were no strangers to the north. In fact the agricultural devastation helped to lengthen the Depression whose effects were felt worldwide. The movement of people on the Plains was also profound.
Poor agricultural practices and years of sustained drought caused the Dust Bowl. Plains grasslands had been deeply plowed and planted to wheat. During the years when there was adequate rainfall, the land produced bountiful crops. But as the droughts of the early 1930s deepened, the farmers kept plowing and planting and nothing would grow. The ground cover that held the soil in place was gone. The Plains winds whipped across the fields raising billowing clouds of dust to the skys. The skys could darken for days, and even the most well sealed homes could have a thick layer of dust on furniture. In some places the dust would drift like snow, covering farmsteads.
http://www.weru.ksu.edu/vids/dust002.mpg
http://www.usd.edu/anth/epa/dust.html
in the lower left you can see the effect of what sunlight that made it through giving and orange appearance to the ground
thanks for viewing and any comments.hoping you have a week that is enjoyable to you
My brother called me last night and told me his wife's transplanted stem cell treatment has begun producing white blood cells. her count yesterday was 800 and the doctors are elated with her progress
Comments (67)
lior
Wonderful images!
Loloe
Great captures of this amazing effect! that gives a strange mood! I'm glad for your sister-in-law. Have a wonderful week!
babuci
The 4th shot has a lot of potential. I mean it is a great compo. Thanks for the background info.
VDH
Very impressive images! Thanks for the intersting information!.
1010
Very eerie Richard, great captures. Where were you while that was going on?
Kuiski
Well Richard, its a very curious atmosphere, excellent captures!!! ;P
LudyMelltSekher
Wonderful artwork. Excellent!! Congratulations!!
Fractelaar
Great photoshots like special the 3 dark one has a cool atmosphere
Bampster
Fascinating photos and information- excellent!
Gor111
A fascinating photography series but also frightening as well! Thanks for the interesting information as well!!!
NekhbetSun
Interesting info and pix are really cool ! ~ Hugs ~
kjpweb
Cool! Never knew about this phenomenon before!
Maori
Very interesting captures, Richard!!!
Syltermermaid
Amazing photos Richard!!!! Fantastic captured and a very interesting explanation!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Hugs Ute
amberlite
cough, cough.. great shots!
darktower
Terrific capture, thanks for the information!
boobunny
Cool shots and thanks for the info. I love history and learning new things. Thanks.
CavalierLady
Wasn't that wild?!?! I was going to take pictures, but the view from my house wasn't that photogenic. Crazy brown skies and awful wind! You captured it well, Richard, especially the shot with the sun, which is the same as I saw.
Firesnuffer
Cool shots, I heard about the dust down your way. We also had a few very windy days here but not so much dust as this. Wonderful news about your sister in law!
angelbearzs
that is very cool secne!!!:)
MrsLubner
Very nice photos. Interesing effects of the atmospheric conditions. I'm happy about the white cell count as well. :-)
pops
Amazing photos-I heard on the news the dust storms in Texas-Sooo happy about your sister in law
boris0317
thanks for this, Richard. And great news about your sister-in-law!
Ionel
Very interesting and well done! :)
Denys234
Amazing!!
carlx
Excellent dust bowl mood with fantastic colors!!! Beautiful series!!!
Littlejock
Great collage and colours. Hugs
soffy
thanks for sharing both the interesting info and awesome shots Richard***
TheAnimaGemini
Great news about your sister in law. I am so happy for you and your family.:) The pics are great. The mood is simy gorgeous. Big hugs from Rey. He is sorry about not writing emails, but he is so busy. :)
Hendesse
Fantastic shot. I like the mood you've captured here!