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Distinguishing Pronounced Droughts in the Southwestern United States: Seasonality and Effects of Warmer Temperatures
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Higher temperatures increase the moisture-holding capacity of the atmosphere and can lead to greater atmospheric demand for evapotranspiration, especially during warmer seasons of the year. Increases in precipitation or ...
Discerning “Flavors” of Drought Using Climate Extremes Indices
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: onitoring drought conditions in arid and semiarid regions characterized by high levels of intra- and interannual hydroclimatic variability is a challenging task. Typical drought-monitoring indices that are based on ...