Observed drought and wetness trends in Europe: an update

Linear and nonlinear trends of drought and wetness are analysed in terms of the gridded Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) determined from monthly precipitation in Europe (NCEP/NCAR). In characterizing the meteorological and hydrological aspects, the index is computed on a seasonal and on a bi-a...

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Main Authors: I. Bordi, K. Fraedrich, A. Sutera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-08-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/13/1519/2009/hess-13-1519-2009.pdf