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because Australia is the driest inhabited continent in the world

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Q: Why do droughts occur in Australia?
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When can droughts occur in Australia?

Droughts can, and do, occur during any time of the year in Australia.


Name the states where droughts occur?

Droughts can occur in all states of Australia.


What places do droughts occur?

Western USA, Australia, UK, Africa,


Where do droughts usually occur in Australia?

Droughts can occur anywhere in Australia. They most commonly occur in areas away from the coast, but each of Australia's states and/or territories are subject to drought conditions. South Australia is the driest state, and droughts are frequent and prolonged in that state, but the central western regions of Queensland, New South wales and Victoria are also subject to terrible droughts.


When do most droughts occur?

Most of the droughts occur when there is lack of trees.


When do droughts occur in America?

Droughts in America usually occur in the summer and hot seasons


What time of year of droughts?

Droughts occur all year around, depending on the region of the country. In Australia, for example, droughts are more likely to occur during winter months in the northern areas, and during summer in the south. Having said that, however, droughts are extended periods without rain, and are likely to continue for well over a year.


Does Australia experience droughts on the coasts?

Yes, Australia does experience droughts on the coast, although these are less common and their effects less intense, than droughts further inland. Droughts on the coast are usually manifested by a lack of rain to fill dams, and the gradual drying off (and dying off) of trees and other vegetation. Desertification does not occur in these areas.


How often do droughts occur?

It depends on the area. The areas hottest seasons is when droughts probaly occur


Do droughts only occur in one are or does it occur worldwide?

yes, droughts occur in only one area where water scarcity is present


What natural disasters occur in the tropical savanna?

wildfires and droughts


How does this catastrophic event form droughts?

droughts occur in hot-dry areas of land