Changes in climate and land use over the Amazon region: current and future variability and trends
This paper shows recent progress in our understanding of climate variability and trends in
the Amazon region, and how these interact with land use change. The review includes an …
the Amazon region, and how these interact with land use change. The review includes an …
[PDF][PDF] Extreme seasonal droughts and floods in Amazonia: causes, trends and impacts.
JA Marengo, JC Espinoza - International Journal of Climatology, 2016 - researchgate.net
This paper reviews recent progress in the study and understanding of extreme seasonal
events in the Amazon region, focusing on drought and floods. The review includes a history …
events in the Amazon region, focusing on drought and floods. The review includes a history …
Central and south america
EJ Castellanos, MF Lemos, L Astigarraga, N Chacón… - 2022 - ri.conicet.gov.ar
Central and South America (CSA) is a highly diverse region, both culturally and biologically.
It has one of the highest levels of biodiversity on the planet (Hoorn et al., 2010; Zador et al …
It has one of the highest levels of biodiversity on the planet (Hoorn et al., 2010; Zador et al …
An expert system model for mapping tropical wetlands and peatlands reveals South America as the largest contributor
T Gumbricht, RM Roman‐Cuesta… - Global change …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Wetlands are important providers of ecosystem services and key regulators of climate
change. They positively contribute to global warming through their greenhouse gas …
change. They positively contribute to global warming through their greenhouse gas …
Contrasting North–South changes in Amazon wet-day and dry-day frequency and related atmospheric features (1981–2017)
This study provides an updated analysis of the evolution of seasonal rainfall intensity in the
Amazon basin, considering the 1981–2017 period and based on HOP (interpolated HYBAM …
Amazon basin, considering the 1981–2017 period and based on HOP (interpolated HYBAM …
A linked vulnerability and resilience framework for adaptation pathways in remote disadvantaged communities
We develop a systems framework for exploring adaptation pathways to climate change
among people in remote and marginalized regions. The framework builds on two common …
among people in remote and marginalized regions. The framework builds on two common …
Global spatiotemporal consistency between meteorological and soil moisture drought indices
In this study, the consistency of a set of meteorological and soil moisture drought indices has
been analyzed using the linear relationship between them. Commonly used Standardized …
been analyzed using the linear relationship between them. Commonly used Standardized …
Review of soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) applications in Brazil: Challenges and prospects
D de Almeida Bressiani, PW Gassman… - International Journal of …, 2015 - ijabe.org
The geographical extent of Brazil exceeds 8.5 million km2 and encompasses a complex mix
of biomes and other environmental conditions. Multiple decision support tools are needed to …
of biomes and other environmental conditions. Multiple decision support tools are needed to …
Severe droughts reduce river navigability and isolate communities in the Brazilian Amazon
L Santos de Lima, FEO Silva… - … Earth & Environment, 2024 - nature.com
The Amazon basin is experiencing severe droughts that are expected to worsen with climate
change. Riverine communities are especially vulnerable to these extreme events. This study …
change. Riverine communities are especially vulnerable to these extreme events. This study …
Molecular-level changes of dissolved organic matter along the Amazon River-to-ocean continuum
Coastal oceans link terrestrial and marine carbon cycles. Yet, carbon sources and sinks in
these biomes remain poorly understood. Here, we explore the dynamics of dissolved …
these biomes remain poorly understood. Here, we explore the dynamics of dissolved …