Regionalization and susceptibility assessment to daily precipitation extremes in mainland Portugal
The present study aims to identify regions of extreme precipitation in mainland Portugal and
to create a single index of extreme precipitation susceptibility (EPSI). For this purpose …
to create a single index of extreme precipitation susceptibility (EPSI). For this purpose …
Impact of extreme rainfall events on landslide activity in Portugal under climate change scenarios
Rainfall is considered the most important physical process for landslide triggering in
Portugal. It is expected that changes in the precipitation regimes in the region, as a direct …
Portugal. It is expected that changes in the precipitation regimes in the region, as a direct …
[HTML][HTML] Catchment-scale flood hazard mapping and flood vulnerability analysis of residential buildings: The case of Khando River in eastern Nepal
Study region This study considers the Khando River (a tributary of Koshi River) in eastern
Nepal. Study focus To quantify the hazard and vulnerabilities across one of the frequently …
Nepal. Study focus To quantify the hazard and vulnerabilities across one of the frequently …
[HTML][HTML] Studies on Heavy Precipitation in Portugal: A Systematic Review
This systematic review, based on an adaptation of the Preferred Reporting Items for
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement from 2020, focuses on studies …
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement from 2020, focuses on studies …
Recent and future changes of precipitation extremes in mainland Portugal
Recent and future changes in precipitation extremes over Portugal were studied. Trends in
selected precipitation indices were calculated on a seasonal scale for the period of 1950 …
selected precipitation indices were calculated on a seasonal scale for the period of 1950 …
Flood-resilient smart cities: a data-driven risk assessment approach based on geographical risks and emergency response infrastructure
Flooding in urban areas is expected to become even more common due to climatic changes,
putting pressure on cities to implement effective response measures. Practical mechanisms …
putting pressure on cities to implement effective response measures. Practical mechanisms …
[HTML][HTML] The probability of unprecedented high rainfall in wine regions of northern Portugal
MG Sanderson, M Teixeira, N Fontes, S Silva, A Graça - Climate Services, 2023 - Elsevier
Climate is arguably one of the most important factors determining the quality of wine from
any given grapevine variety. This study focuses on three wine-growing regions in northern …
any given grapevine variety. This study focuses on three wine-growing regions in northern …
A GIS-Based Assessment of Flood Hazard through Track Records over the 1886–2022 Period in Greece
This paper addresses the riverine flood events that have occurred in Greece over the last
136 years (ie, during the 1886–2022 period), focusing, amongst others, on the case of urban …
136 years (ie, during the 1886–2022 period), focusing, amongst others, on the case of urban …
Damaging flood severity assessment in Northern Portugal over more than 150 years (1865–2016)
Floods are a major natural hazard, with vast implications over a wide range of socio-
economic activities. A harmonized post-flood classification is critical for a better …
economic activities. A harmonized post-flood classification is critical for a better …
Precipitation thresholds for triggering floods in the Corgo Basin, Portugal
Thresholds based on critical combinations of amount/duration of precipitation and flood
events were estimated for the Corgo hydrographic basin, in northern Portugal. Thirty-one …
events were estimated for the Corgo hydrographic basin, in northern Portugal. Thirty-one …