Why Drought-Damaged Land Struggles to Absorb Fall Rain
• Drought compacts and hardens soil, reducing pore spaces needed for water absorption.
• Loss of vegetation during drought reduces root systems that help break up the soil.
• Conservation tillage and adding organic matter can improve water absorption in drought-damaged lands.
Drought's impact on land's fall rain absorption
After a prolonged drought, the arrival of fall rain is often met with anticipation and hope. However, drought-stricken lands frequently struggle to effectively absorb this much-needed precipitation. This phenomenon is due to a combination of factors that alter the soil's physical properties and its capacity to infiltrate water.
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