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Sunflowers damaged by drought are seen on a field near the village of Matzendorf
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Sunflowers damaged by drought are seen on a field near the village of Matzendorf
Sunflowers damaged by drought are seen on a field near the village of Matzendorf about 50 km (31 miles) south of Austrias capital Vienna July 26, 2013. Austria has been hit by a heat wave with temperatures in Vienna forecast to rise to 36 degrees Celsius (97 Fahrenheit) in the coming days. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger (AUSTRIA - Tags: ENVIRONMENT) - GM1E97R08WJ01
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This striking print captures the devastating effects of a drought on a field of sunflowers near the village of Matzendorf, located just 50 km south of Austria's capital, Vienna. The image, taken by photographer Leonhard Foeger on July 26,2013, showcases rows upon rows of sunflowers that have fallen victim to the scorching heat and lack of rainfall. The withered and wilted flowers stand as a stark reminder of the harsh reality faced by farmers during this period. As Austria grapples with an ongoing heat wave, temperatures in Vienna are predicted to soar to a sweltering 36 degrees Celsius (97 Fahrenheit) in the coming days. Foeger's lens skillfully captures both the beauty and fragility of nature in this photograph. The vibrant yellow petals that would typically adorn these sunflowers have been replaced by shriveled heads drooping towards the parched earth. It serves as an alarming visual testament to climate change and its impact on agriculture. With environmental concerns at their forefront, this image prompts us to reflect on our responsibility towards preserving our planet's delicate ecosystems. It reminds us that even seemingly resilient plants like sunflowers can succumb to extreme weather conditions caused by human-induced climate change.
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