Water Conflicts - Crimea Flashcards
1
Q
What was the initial cause of this conflict?
A
Russians annexed Crimea
Ukraine-Crimea established as official state border
2
Q
Which major supply point did Ukraine dam following the annexation?
A
North Crimean Canal
Supplies 80% of Crimean waters
3
Q
How did Crimean supply diminish following the annexation?
A
50 -> 16 cubic meters per second
4
Q
What % of Crimean demand was satisfied by local supplies
A
15%
5
Q
How much Crimean cropland was threatened by the shortage?
A
120,000 hectares
6
Q
What was the potential financial loss incurred by harvest failure in the region?
A
5bn roubles (£83m)
7
Q
How did local authorities respond to the water shortages?
A
Excessive drilling
Reached unprecedented depths
70 –> 400m
