Evapotranspiration (ET) in action

Here's a look at evapotranspiration from the sky:

Green out of the cypress
accelerates ET

Here's a closer look on the ground:

Even closer would be to look below ground
which during the spring is where
the water is to be found

Clarification:

Evapotranspiration is strong in south Florida,
But no, it did not break this tree.