Essays about: "SPEI"
Found 4 essays containing the word SPEI.
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1. Spatio-temporal drought characteristics in the Limpopo basin from 1918 to 2018 - A case study based on analysis of the Standardized Precipitation Evaporation Index (SPEI)
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : The identification of the characteristics of drought are of great importance in water resources planning and management. This study explored the characteristics of drought at Limpopo River Basin (LRB) from 1918 to 2018. READ MORE
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2. Evaluating drought impacts on ecosystem water use efficiency of three different boreal forest sites
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : European boreal forests are the biomes most affected by climate change. For example, extreme weather events such as droughts are expected to become more frequent and severe. Especially in the summer months, droughts can drastically impact the carbon and water exchanges of boreal forests. READ MORE
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3. Vegetation-climate interactions in California – an in-depth analysis on the influence of climatic events across different Californian biomes
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : It is widely accepted that climate variability is a key driver of vegetation productivity. Yet, there are discrepancies on the ideal timescales of climatic events and vegetation response. The work herein attempts to clarify how those variables interact in the region of California. READ MORE
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4. Land Surface Phenology as an indicator of performance of conservation policies like Natura2000
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Considering the growing pressure on various ecosystems all around the world, the development of ecological indicators for assessing the health and condition of the ecosystems has become an integral part of environmental management and policy making efforts. Such indicators do not only simplify the complex ecosystem processes but can also act as a measure of performance of a conservation policy. READ MORE