A review of environmental droughts: Increased risk under global warming?
SM Vicente-Serrano, SM Quiring, M Peña-Gallardo… - Earth-Science …, 2020 - Elsevier
This article reviews current drought effects on environmental systems. It stresses the need
for considering environmental drought as a relevant type to be included in drought …
for considering environmental drought as a relevant type to be included in drought …
Flash droughts present a new challenge for subseasonal-to-seasonal prediction
AG Pendergrass, GA Meehl, R Pulwarty… - Nature Climate …, 2020 - nature.com
Flash droughts are a recently recognized type of extreme event distinguished by sudden
onset and rapid intensification of drought conditions with severe impacts. They unfold on …
onset and rapid intensification of drought conditions with severe impacts. They unfold on …
A global transition to flash droughts under climate change
Flash droughts have occurred frequently worldwide, with a rapid onset that challenges
drought monitoring and forecasting capabilities. However, there is no consensus on whether …
drought monitoring and forecasting capabilities. However, there is no consensus on whether …
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 …
Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
In all cities and urban areas, the risk faced by people and assets from hazards associated
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
Global distribution, trends, and drivers of flash drought occurrence
Flash drought is characterized by a period of rapid drought intensification with impacts on
agriculture, water resources, ecosystems, and the human environment. Addressing these …
agriculture, water resources, ecosystems, and the human environment. Addressing these …
Accelerating flash droughts induced by the joint influence of soil moisture depletion and atmospheric aridity
The emergence of flash drought has attracted widespread attention due to its rapid onset.
However, little is known about the recent evolution of flash droughts in terms of the speed of …
However, little is known about the recent evolution of flash droughts in terms of the speed of …
Current status of Landsat program, science, and applications
Formal planning and development of what became the first Landsat satellite commenced
over 50 years ago in 1967. Now, having collected earth observation data for well over four …
over 50 years ago in 1967. Now, having collected earth observation data for well over four …
The future of evapotranspiration: Global requirements for ecosystem functioning, carbon and climate feedbacks, agricultural management, and water resources
The fate of the terrestrial biosphere is highly uncertain given recent and projected changes
in climate. This is especially acute for impacts associated with changes in drought frequency …
in climate. This is especially acute for impacts associated with changes in drought frequency …
Climate change and drought: From past to future
Drought is a complex and multivariate phenomenon influenced by diverse physical and
biological processes. Such complexity precludes simplistic explanations of cause and effect …
biological processes. Such complexity precludes simplistic explanations of cause and effect …