The main cause of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s was a combination of severe drought, poor agricultural practices, and unsustainable farming techniques. The widespread cultivation of the Great Plains during the early 20th century led to the removal of the natural grasses that held the soil in place, leaving it exposed to strong winds. The drought that followed exacerbated this situation, causing widespread soil erosion and the formation of massive dust storms that devastated crops and livestock in the region.
