Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
When you think of natural disasters, what comes to mind? Droughts might not have been at the top of your list. But today, in this educational video, we are going to talk more about them.
So, what is a drought? A drought is a consistent period of dry weather that happens when an area gets much less than its normal amount of precipitation. Droughts can happen over months or years, depending on the circumstances and the area. They become an issue when the lack of water affects the usual water supply for irrigation, municipal and industrial needs, energy, and the ecosystem.
All droughts are not the same, and there are four main types: meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, and socioeconomic.
We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about droughts! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more!
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What you will learn in Natural Disasters: Droughts:
0:00 Introduction
0:21 What is a drought?
1:06 Types of droughts
2:54 Three main consequences of droughts
4:38 Droughts throughout history
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When you think of natural disasters, what comes to mind? Droughts might not have been at the top of your list. But today, in this educational video, we are going to talk more about them.
So, what is a drought? A drought is a consistent period of dry weather that happens when an area gets much less than its normal amount of precipitation. Droughts can happen over months or years, depending on the circumstances and the area. They become an issue when the lack of water affects the usual water supply for irrigation, municipal and industrial needs, energy, and the ecosystem.
All droughts are not the same, and there are four main types: meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, and socioeconomic.
We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about droughts! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more!
learnbright.org/lessons/science/droughts
Thank you for watching and learning with us! We’re constantly releasing new content and videos so click that “Subscribe” button and you’ll notified.
What you will learn in Natural Disasters: Droughts:
0:00 Introduction
0:21 What is a drought?
1:06 Types of droughts
2:54 Three main consequences of droughts
4:38 Droughts throughout history
Find and Follow Us Online:
Facebook: facebook.com/LearnBright
Instagram: instagram.com/LearnBrightEducation
Pinterest: pinterest.com/LearnBrightEducation
YouTube: youtube.com/LearnBright
Website: learnbright.org
*Teachers and Parents! Did you know? In addition to these great videos, we have also created a library of high quality and engaging lessons for your elementary aged student(s). Visit us, sign up for a free account, and instantly you'll have access to thousands of lesson plans, learning materials, teaching instructions, activities, and assignments that your kids will really enjoy! We hope to see you soon!
Browse our entire collection of Science lesson plans: learnbright.org/lessons/?filter_subject=science
#asl
#droughts
#naturaldisasters
