[geoka9]

> 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]

Thats interesting, do you know how Kherson agriculture looked before the damn?

[geoka9]

If 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.

[jncfhnb]

That’s due to the dam though, isn’t it? It’s not naturally able to support such things

[cf141q5325]

Arent watermelons and strawberries really water intensive as well?