Megadroughts in the Common Era and the Anthropocene
Exceptional drought events, known as megadroughts, have occurred on every continent
outside Antarctica over the past~ 2,000 years, causing major ecological and societal …
outside Antarctica over the past~ 2,000 years, causing major ecological and societal …
[HTML][HTML] Hydroclimate of the Andes part I: main climatic features
The Andes is the longest cordillera in the world and extends from northern South America to
the southern extreme of the continent (from 11° N to 53° S). The Andes runs through seven …
the southern extreme of the continent (from 11° N to 53° S). The Andes runs through seven …
Weather and climate extreme events in a changing climate
Caption: Table A. 11. 2. Synthesis table summarising assessments presented in Tables 11.4-
11.21 for hot extremes (HOT EXT.), heavy precipitation (HEAVY PRECIP.), agriculture and …
11.21 for hot extremes (HOT EXT.), heavy precipitation (HEAVY PRECIP.), agriculture and …
[PDF][PDF] The central Chile mega drought (2010–2018): a climate dynamics perspective
Central Chile, home to more than 10 million inhabitants, has experienced an uninterrupted
sequence of dry years since 2010 with mean rainfall deficits of 20–40%. The so-called Mega …
sequence of dry years since 2010 with mean rainfall deficits of 20–40%. The so-called Mega …
Central and South America
EJ Castellanos, MF Lemos, L Astigarraga, N Chacón… - 2022 - repositorio.inta.gob.ar
The chapter is divided into two main sections. The first section follows an integrative
approach in which hazards, exposure, vulnerability, impacts and risks are discussed …
approach in which hazards, exposure, vulnerability, impacts and risks are discussed …
Evaluation of the ability of CMIP6 models to simulate precipitation over Southwestern South America: Climatic features and long-term trends (1901–2014)
JA Rivera, G Arnould - Atmospheric Research, 2020 - Elsevier
This study evaluates the performance of precipitation simulated in the historical runs of the
Climate Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMPI6) in capturing the complex spatial …
Climate Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMPI6) in capturing the complex spatial …
[HTML][HTML] Progressive water deficits during multiyear droughts in basins with long hydrological memory in Chile
C Alvarez-Garreton, JP Boisier… - Hydrology and Earth …, 2021 - hess.copernicus.org
A decade-long (2010–2020) period with precipitation deficits in central–south Chile (30–
41∘ S), the so-called megadrought (MD), has led to streamflow depletions of larger …
41∘ S), the so-called megadrought (MD), has led to streamflow depletions of larger …
[HTML][HTML] Observed and projected hydroclimate changes in the Andes
The Andes is the most biodiverse region across the globe. In addition, some of the largest
urban areas in South America are located within this region. Therefore, ecosystems and …
urban areas in South America are located within this region. Therefore, ecosystems and …
Extreme harmful algal blooms, climate change, and potential risk of eutrophication in Patagonian fjords: Insights from an exceptional Heterosigma akashiwo fish-killing …
JI Mardones, J Paredes-Mella, A Flores-Leñero… - Progress in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The Patagonian fjords have experienced intense harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the last
decade, affecting important aquaculture areas in southern Chile. Climatic anomalies have …
decade, affecting important aquaculture areas in southern Chile. Climatic anomalies have …
[HTML][HTML] Extreme fire weather in Chile driven by climate change and El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
A string of fierce fires broke out in Chile in the austral summer 2023, just six years after the
record-breaking 2017 fire season. Favored by extreme weather conditions, fire activity has …
record-breaking 2017 fire season. Favored by extreme weather conditions, fire activity has …