[PDF][PDF] Extreme seasonal droughts and floods in Amazonia: causes, trends and impacts.
JA Marengo, JC Espinoza - International Journal of Climatology, 2016 - researchgate.net
This paper reviews recent progress in the study and understanding of extreme seasonal
events in the Amazon region, focusing on drought and floods. The review includes a history …
events in the Amazon region, focusing on drought and floods. The review includes a history …
Rapid decline of snow and ice in the tropical Andes–Impacts, uncertainties and challenges ahead
Glaciers in the tropical Andes have been retreating for the past several decades, leading to
a temporary increase in dry season water supply downstream. Projected future glacier …
a temporary increase in dry season water supply downstream. Projected future glacier …
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 …
Understanding climate change impacts on biome and plant distributions in the Andes: Challenges and opportunities
Aim Climate change is expected to impact mountain biodiversity by shifting species ranges
and the biomes they shape. The extent and regional variation in these impacts are still …
and the biomes they shape. The extent and regional variation in these impacts are still …
Impact of the global warming hiatus on Andean temperature
M Vuille, E Franquist, R Garreaud… - Journal of …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The recent hiatus in global warming is likely to be reflected in Andean temperature, given its
close dependence on tropical Pacific sea surface temperature (SST). While recent work in …
close dependence on tropical Pacific sea surface temperature (SST). While recent work in …
Nature and causes of Quaternary climate variation of tropical South America
This selective review of the Quaternary paleoclimate of the South American summer
monsoon (SASM) domain presents viewpoints regarding a range of key issues in the field …
monsoon (SASM) domain presents viewpoints regarding a range of key issues in the field …
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 …
Impacts of different ENSO flavors and tropical Pacific convection variability (ITCZ, SPCZ) on austral summer rainfall in South America, with a focus on Peru
El Niño in the eastern and central Pacific has different impacts on the rainfall of South
America, and the atmospheric pathways through the South Pacific Convergence Zone …
America, and the atmospheric pathways through the South Pacific Convergence Zone …
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 …
Key ecosystem services and ecological intensification of agriculture in the tropical high-Andean Puna as affected by land-use and climate changes
JL Rolando, C Turin, DA Ramírez, V Mares… - Agriculture, Ecosystems …, 2017 - Elsevier
High-altitude ecosystems shelter important reserves of biodiversity, water provision and soil
organic carbon (SOC) stocks. Climate change, agricultural encroachment, overgrazing, and …
organic carbon (SOC) stocks. Climate change, agricultural encroachment, overgrazing, and …