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View Poll Results: Which city has the greatest chance of becoming a desert under global warming?
Indianapolis Indiana 2 33.33%
Denver Colorado 1 16.67%
Omaha Nebraska 1 16.67%
Amarillo Texas 2 33.33%
Minneapolis Minnesota 0 0%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 10-02-2020, 08:53 AM
 
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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Which city do you feel has the highest probability of becoming a desert under 4 C/ 7.2 F of global warming over the next 500 years?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis#Climate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omaha#Climate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver#Climate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amarillo#Climate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottsbluff#Climate
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Old 10-02-2020, 09:03 AM
 
Location: Lake Huron Shores
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Probably Amarillo since it’s the closest to a desert.
Hotter the temperature, the easier it is to dry out.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Omaha follows next. Nebraska also has frequent drought problems.
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