Reviews and perspectives of high impact atmospheric processes in the Mediterranean

S Michaelides, T Karacostas, JL Sánchez, A Retalis… - Atmospheric …, 2018 - Elsevier
The Mediterranean region is a unique area characterized by a large spectrum of
atmospheric phenomena, some of which have a high impact on many aspects of human …

Changes in the frequency and intensity of extreme temperature events and human health concerns

SC Sheridan, MJ Allen - Current Climate Change Reports, 2015 - Springer
Extreme temperature events (ETEs), both hot and cold, have received much attention in the
literature because of their adverse impacts upon society, in particular human health. Under …

Heat waves in the United States: definitions, patterns and trends

TT Smith, BF Zaitchik, JM Gohlke - Climatic change, 2013 - Springer
High temperatures and heat waves are related but not synonymous concepts. Heat waves,
generally understood to be acute periods of extreme warmth, are relevant to a wide range of …

Artificial intelligence reveals past climate extremes by reconstructing historical records

É Plésiat, RJH Dunn, MG Donat, C Kadow - Nature Communications, 2024 - nature.com
The understanding of recent climate extremes and the characterization of climate risk
require examining these extremes within a historical context. However, the existing datasets …

Changes in precipitation extremes in Romania

AE Croitoru, A Piticar, DC Burada - Quaternary International, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Changes in daily extreme precipitation have been identified in many studies
conducted at local, regional, or global scales. In Romania, little research on this issue has …

Small scale spatial variability of snow density and depth over complex alpine terrain: Implications for estimating snow water equivalent

JI López-Moreno, SR Fassnacht, JT Heath… - Advances in water …, 2013 - Elsevier
This study analyzes spatial variability of snow depth and density from measurements made
in February and April of 2010 and 2011 in three 1–2km2 areas within a valley of the central …

Tropical nights in the Mediterranean: A spatiotemporal analysis of trends from 1950 to 2022

DD Yavaşlı, E Erlat - International Journal of Climatology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The Mediterranean region, noted for its climatic uniqueness and rapid urban expansion, is a
critical area for climate change studies. This research investigates the increase in extreme …

Dryness is accelerating degradation of vulnerable shrublands in semiarid Mediterranean environments

SM Vicente-Serrano, A Zouber, T Lasanta… - Ecological …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Semiarid Mediterranean regions are highly susceptible to desertification processes. This
study investigated the influence of increasing climate aridity in explaining the decline in …

Exploring the potential of solar, tidal, and wind energy resources in Oman using an integrated climatic-socioeconomic approach

M Hereher, AM El Kenawy - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
This study presents-for the first time-a comprehensive assessment of the potential
renewable energy resources in Oman, with a particular focus on solar, wind, and tidal …

The rise of atmospheric evaporative demand is increasing flash droughts in Spain during the warm season

I Noguera, SM Vicente‐Serrano… - Geophysical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Flash droughts are characterized by rapid development and intensification, generating a
new risk for drought impacts on natural and socio‐economic systems. In the current climate …