The Oklahoma Dust Bowl

The Oklahoma Dust Bowl was a severe environmental disaster during the 1930s, caused by a combination of drought, over-farming, and poor land management. Intense dust storms swept through Oklahoma and nearby states, stripping away fertile topsoil and making farming impossible. This led to economic hardship for farmers and mass migrations, especially toward California. The Dust Bowl highlighted the importance of sustainable land use and conservation practices to prevent similar ecological crises.