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Recently, Europe has been hit by high temperatures, and heat waves have swept through many countries, causing serious disasters. Due to the lack of rainfall for a long time, the land cracked and the river dried up became a reality in many places. At the same time, some bridges, shipwrecks and stone carvings that were originally buried deep in the river began to appear, attracting people's attention. Among them, the "Hunger Stone" has become the focus of attention. According to foreign media reports, in the waterways of the Rhine and Elbe, people have successively found this mysterious stone carving with the words "If you see me, cry" in German. After the news spread, netizens left messages in the comment area, and some people were worried about the imminent famine. Not only Europe, but also the continent is facing drought difficulties. So, will these conditions really lead to severe famine? What does "Stone of Hunger" mean?
First, let's take a look at the background of the Hunger Stone. The term, called the Stone of Hunger, originated in medieval Europe. At that time, people who lived by shipping would carve water level markers on the stones on the river, and once the river dried up, these stones would be exposed to the water, and the boats could not travel, bringing hunger to the people who depended on shipping. Whenever the "Stone of Hunger" is revealed, the local inhabitants engrave the year, dating back to 1417, a tradition that has been followed.
Right now, Europe is experiencing what could be the worst drought in 500 years. According to the Drought Watch, 47 per cent of the European region is at risk of drought and 17 per cent is on high alert. Water levels continue to decline in many of Europe's major rivers, posing serious threats to agriculture, the environment, and trade and industrial operations. Like Europe, the continent faces severe drought conditions, especially in the Yangtze River basin. According to data, Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the mainland, has entered the dry period 100 days ahead of schedule, and the water level of many lakes has dropped sharply, and some waters have even dried up.
However, experts point out that global weather anomalies, droughts and floods may coexist, such as the recent heavy rainfall in South Korea. Floods are bound to occur after a long drought, so we need to be vigilant against drought as well as floods.
As for famine, with advances in agricultural technology and international trade, drought is unlikely to lead to severe famine. At this time, the emergence of the "Hunger Stone" reminds us to protect the ecological environment and think about ways to deal with extreme climate. Only when all mankind works together to protect the earth can we live and work in peace and contentment for a long time.
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