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> The satellite pictures of Crimea i saw a while back looked quite drastic, this wont be any different. And as the other poster pointed out correctly, this is f
by geoka9 3y ago
> The satellite pictures of Crimea i saw a while back looked quite drastic, this wont be any different. And as the other poster pointed out correctly, this is fertile wheat area.
To be specific, Crimea is not (Kherson is). Crimea is mostly dry steppes. They used to grow quite a bit of rice there, but that was because of the dam and the water it provided.
- cf141q5325 3y agoThats interesting, do you know how Kherson agriculture looked before the damn?
- geoka9 3y agoIf you lived anywhere in Ukraine, you're probably familiar with Kherson watermelons, strawberries, potatoes... You name it. And lots has been written about its wheat.
- cf141q5325 3y agoArent watermelons and strawberries really water intensive as well?
- jncfhnb 3y agoThat’s due to the dam though, isn’t it? It’s not naturally able to support such things