Revisiting the probabilistic definition of drought: strengths, limitations and an agrometeorological adaptation
Drought is a slow-moving hazard that occurs in virtually all countries of the world. In the light of this, several indices have been developed to improve the detection of drought's onset, as well as quantifying other features of this phenomenon. The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is oft...
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Instituto Agronômico de Campinas
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Bragantia |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0006-87052012000100019&lng=en&tlng=en |