Abstract: Classical models for one-dimensional (1D) flood routing calculations were tested in a synthetic benchmark and in a real dam break case, the observed flashy hydrographs on the Doce River after the collapse of the Fundão ...

Abstract: The collapse of the Fundão tailings dam in Brazil spilled 32 million cubic meters of mine waste, causing a severe socioeconomic and environmental impact in the Doce River. Approximately 90% of the spilled volume settled ...

Abstract: ic aerosols have an uncertain effect on climate and serious impacts on human health. The uncertainty in the aerosols' role on climate has several sources. First, aerosols have great spatial and temporal variability. The ...

Abstract: aser disdrometers measure the particle size distribution (PSD) of hydrometeors through a small cross-sectional (tens of square centimeters) surface. Such a limited area induces a sampling effect in the estimates of the ...

Abstract: ir quality and heat are strong health drivers, and their accurate assessment and forecast are important in densely populated urban areas. However, the sources and processes leading to high concentrations of main pollutants, ...