Climate change and weather extremes in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East
Observation‐based and modeling studies have identified the Eastern Mediterranean and
Middle East (EMME) region as a prominent climate change hotspot. While several initiatives …
Middle East (EMME) region as a prominent climate change hotspot. While several initiatives …
[HTML][HTML] From atmospheric waves to heatwaves: A waveguide perspective for understanding and predicting concurrent, persistent, and extreme extratropical weather
A notable number of high-impact weather extremes have occurred in recent years, often
associated with persistent, strongly meandering atmospheric circulation patterns known as …
associated with persistent, strongly meandering atmospheric circulation patterns known as …
[HTML][HTML] Where does the link between atmospheric moisture transport and extreme precipitation matter?
L Gimeno-Sotelo, L Gimeno - Weather and Climate Extremes, 2023 - Elsevier
Atmospheric moisture transport is the primary component of the atmospheric branch of the
water cycle, and its anomalies strongly influence drought and precipitation extremes. We …
water cycle, and its anomalies strongly influence drought and precipitation extremes. We …
The impacts of El Niño diversity on northern hemisphere atmospheric blocking
M McKenna, C Karamperidou - Geophysical Research Letters, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Atmospheric blocking events are persistent quasi‐stationary geopotential height anomalies
that divert the jet stream from its climatological path in the mid‐to high‐latitudes. Previous …
that divert the jet stream from its climatological path in the mid‐to high‐latitudes. Previous …
Diverging identifications of extreme precipitation events from satellite observations and reanalysis products: A global perspective based on an object-tracking method
Extreme precipitation can trigger various natural hazards, causing catastrophic losses
worldwide. As global warming accelerates, it is widely acknowledged that extreme …
worldwide. As global warming accelerates, it is widely acknowledged that extreme …
[HTML][HTML] Sources and transport pathways of precipitating waters in cold-season deep North Atlantic cyclones
L Papritz, F Aemisegger… - Journal of the Atmospheric …, 2021 - journals.ametsoc.org
Extratropical cyclones are responsible for a large share of precipitation at midlatitudes and
they profoundly impact the characteristics of the water cycle. In this study, we use the ERA5 …
they profoundly impact the characteristics of the water cycle. In this study, we use the ERA5 …
The impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on the Indian summer monsoon
Aerosol concentrations over Asia play a key role in modulating the Indian summer monsoon
(ISM) rainfall. Lockdown measures imposed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 …
(ISM) rainfall. Lockdown measures imposed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 …
Recurrent Rossby wave packets modulate the persistence of dry and wet spells across the globe
Persistent dry and wet spells can arise from stationary weather situations or recurrent flow
patterns and result in significant socio‐economic impacts. Here, we study the effects of …
patterns and result in significant socio‐economic impacts. Here, we study the effects of …
The dynamics of slow‐moving coherent cyclonic potential vorticity anomalies and their links to heavy rainfall over the eastern seaboard of Australia
Heavy rainfall occurs frequently on the subtropical eastern seaboard of Australia (ESB).
Many rainfall events are associated with slow‐moving, upper‐level low‐pressure systems …
Many rainfall events are associated with slow‐moving, upper‐level low‐pressure systems …
Large‐Scale Drivers of Persistent Extreme Weather During Early Summer 2021 in Europe
The early summer of 2021 was a season of extremes across Europe. Heatwaves, droughts
and wildfires hit Eastern Europe and the Baltic, while repeated extreme precipitation in …
and wildfires hit Eastern Europe and the Baltic, while repeated extreme precipitation in …