Water Shortage Collection

pachycereus marginatus, cactus, mexican fence post cactus
Pachycereus Marginatus Cactus - Mexican fence post cactus Green subject

Chew Magna Reservoir dries to a trickle during the 1976 drought

Dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa. April 2012. In recent years, rainfall totals have reduced by around 75% as a result of climate change

aloe dichotoma, quiver tree
Aloe dichotoma Quiver tree Green subject

Farmers watering hole on a farm almost dried up during drought which lasted from 1996-2011. Shepperton, Victoria, Australia. February 2010

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Farm Tractor - veiled in dust, sowing out seed after the drought in August, 2018, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Farm Tractor - veiled in dust, sowing out seed after the drought in August, 2018, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Farm Tractor - veiled in dust, sowing out seed after the drought in August, 2018, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

The people of Israel murmuring for water
LLM339333 The people of Israel murmuring for water by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The people of Israel murmuring for water)

Kafer in Wassersnot (chromolitho)
5211244 Kafer in Wassersnot (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kafer in Wassersnot)

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Namibia, Naukluft Mountains, Aerial view over eroded mountain landscape and dried up river bed

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Phylica pubescens Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Two Editorial Evergreen Flowering season - Autumn Flowering season - Winter

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Crithmum maritimum Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation Many Editorial Creative Edible Vegetable Colour Nobody Aquatic Drought

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variety not identified Grass Brown subject Blue b/g

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Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

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Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

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Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

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Variety not identified Brown subject Brown b/g

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Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

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Variety not identified Green subject Brown b/g

brugmansia cultivar, angels trumpets
White subject

boswellia cultivar, frankincense, green subject
Boswellia cultivar Frankincense Green subject

espeletia schultzii, frailejon plant
Espeletia schultzii Frailejon plant Yellow subject

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Foeniculum vulgare Perennial Flowering season - Summer Edible Herb Culinary uses Aromatherapy uses Medicinal uses Colour Nobody Bright light Daytime Drought resistant Editorial Flower Graphic Growing

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Desert flower Red subject

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Cynara cardunculus Flower One Spiky Thistle Spiky Orientation - Square orientation Nobody Colour View - Front view Drought resistant Medicinal uses Herb Close-up Colour - Rich colour Creative

Sign warning of deep water at drought hit Bartley Green Resevoir, Birmingham

Dried mud, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Water shortage, conceptual artwork C014 / 1257
Water shortage. Conceptual artwork of water dripping in an hourglass onto a seedling in cracked mud, representing a water shortage or drought

Water Meters
Examples of 19th century water meters. Thomas Duncan was Liverpools first water engineer and devised a water meter in 1842

Nyala (Tragelaphus angasii), female with baby drinking, Mkhuze Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

Impala (Aepyceros melampus), females at waterhole, Mkhuze Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

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

Water shortage, conceptual image

Haweswater reservoir 2010 drought
Exposed shores at head of Haweswater reservoir, Cumbria, UK. Picture also shows remnants of walls near the drowned village of Mardale. Photographed during the drought of summer 2010

Mud cracks on a reservoir shore during a summer drought. Many areas of the world are suffering more frequent droughts
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Chinese workers preparing their garden plot for food production near Tongshuan, Northern China
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Water Scarcity: A Global Crisis Unveiled" In the arid landscapes of Morocco's Anti Atlas mountains, a haunting sight emerged in April 2012. The once vibrant river bed had transformed into a desolate wasteland, reflecting the severity gripping North Africa. As we gaze upon this image, our hearts ache for the parched land and its inhabitants. The resilience of nature is exemplified by the Pachycereus Marginatus, commonly known as the Mexican Fence Post Cactus. Thriving amidst scarcity, it serves as a symbol of hope in these trying times. Just like this cactus stands tall against all odds, humanity too must rise above to combat water scarcity. Looking back at history reveals similar struggles faced by communities worldwide during periods of drought. Chew Magna Reservoir's transformation into a mere trickle during the 1976 drought reminds us that no region is immune to such challenges. Yet again, we witness how precious water resources can dwindle rapidly when not managed sustainably. Nature's adaptability shines through another resilient plant - Aloe Dichotoma or Quiver Tree - found in harsh environments like South Africa's dry regions. Its ability to store water within its trunk teaches us valuable lessons about conservation and efficient usage. However, it is not just flora that suffers; humans bear witness to devastating consequences too. In an agonizing display captured on film (P2A3179), farmers gather around an almost dried-up watering hole during a prolonged drought from 1996-2011. Their faces etched with worry depict their struggle for survival as they battle against dwindling supplies day after day. Such scenes echo historical accounts like "The people of Israel murmuring for water, " reminding us that even ancient civilizations grappled with this fundamental need for sustenance and life itself. Artistic depictions also highlight society's awareness and concern regarding water shortages throughout time (Kafer in Wassersnot chromolitho).