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Why did western Oklahoma turn into the dust bowl?

Asked by peggylou (1141points) November 20th, 2006
Was it just the drought?
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And over-farming with farming techniques developed for more durable, Eastern farmland. The shallower topsoil eroded leaving bare dirt easily blown by the plains winds.
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peggylou's avatar
How do you KNOW that?
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maggiesmom1's avatar
because I married the smartest man alive.
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Ma-goo's avatar
Read "The Worst Hard Times" for very interesting & heart-breaking info on this subject
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burnsjl's avatar

Yes, “The Worst Hard Times” is a good book on the subject. Apparently, the land was never ideal for farming, but people were promised that it was and enticed to come settle there.

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iron7's avatar

could have been avoided by rotating crops

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okc405's avatar

West Oklahoma is a… well… shithole.

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SundayKittens's avatar

Agreed with @okc405. Come east to find the REAL Oklahoma!!!!

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