The Dust Bowl of the 1930s primarily affected the Great Plains, causing severe soil erosion and agricultural devastation.

The Dust Bowl of the 1930s mainly impacted the Great Plains, which included parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, and Colorado. This environmental disaster occurred due to prolonged drought, strong winds, and poor farming practices, like excessive plowing and overgrazing, that made the soil easier to erode. The dust storms that resulted destroyed crops, harmed livestock, and negatively affected the livelihoods of many people, causing the displacement of numerous farming families, often referred to as "Okies." In response to this crisis, significant changes were made to farming practices and government policies, including the introduction of soil conservation methods to prevent further erosion and promote sustainable farming.