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 …
High impact weather events in the Andes
Owing to the extraordinary latitudinal extent, a strong orographic variability with very high
mountain tops, and the presence of deep valleys and steep slopes, the Andes and the …
mountain tops, and the presence of deep valleys and steep slopes, the Andes and the …
Effects of Amazon basin deforestation on regional atmospheric circulation and water vapor transport towards tropical South America
The water cycle over the Amazon basin is a regulatory mechanism for regional and global
climate. The atmospheric moisture evaporated from this basin represents an important …
climate. The atmospheric moisture evaporated from this basin represents an important …
Hydroclimate of the Andes part II: Hydroclimate variability and sub-continental patterns
This paper provides an updated review of the most relevant scientific literature related to the
hydroclimate of the Andes. The Andes, the longest cordillera in the world, faces major …
hydroclimate of the Andes. The Andes, the longest cordillera in the world, faces major …
Relic groundwater and prolonged drought confound interpretations of water sustainability and lithium extraction in arid lands
Demand for lithium for batteries is growing rapidly with the global push to decarbonize
energy systems. The Salar de Atacama, Chile holds∼ 42% of the planet's reserves in the …
energy systems. The Salar de Atacama, Chile holds∼ 42% of the planet's reserves in the …
Deforestation impacts on Amazon-Andes hydroclimatic connectivity
Amazonian deforestation has accelerated during the last decade, threatening an ecosystem
where almost one third of the regional rainfall is transpired by the local rainforest. Due to …
where almost one third of the regional rainfall is transpired by the local rainforest. Due to …
Recent changes in the atmospheric circulation patterns during the dry-to-wet transition season in south tropical South America (1979–2020): Impacts on precipitation …
We analyze the characteristics of atmospheric variations over tropical South America using
the pattern recognition framework of weather typing or atmospheric circulation patterns …
the pattern recognition framework of weather typing or atmospheric circulation patterns …
A combined view on precipitation and temperature climatology and trends in the southern Andes of Peru
N Imfeld, K Sedlmeier, S Gubler… - International journal …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract In the southern Peruvian Andes, communities are highly dependent on climatic
conditions due to the mainly rain‐fed agriculture and the importance of glaciers and snow …
conditions due to the mainly rain‐fed agriculture and the importance of glaciers and snow …
Comparative analysis of climate change impacts on meteorological, hydrological, and agricultural droughts in the lake Titicaca basin
The impact of climate change on droughts in the Lake Titicaca, Desaguadero River, and
Lake Poopo basins (TDPS system) within the Altiplano region was evaluated by comparing …
Lake Poopo basins (TDPS system) within the Altiplano region was evaluated by comparing …
Spatiotemporal variation of enhanced vegetation index in the Amazon Basin and its response to climate change
Abstract The Amazon Basin plays an important global ecological role. Understanding the
temporal and spatial changes of vegetation in the Amazon Basin and the response of …
temporal and spatial changes of vegetation in the Amazon Basin and the response of …