Identification of Tropical Cyclones’ Critical Positions Associated with Extreme Precipitation Events in Central America

Tropical cyclones are one of the most important causes of disasters in Central America. Using historical (1970–2010) tracks of cyclones in the Caribbean and Pacific basin, we identify critical path locations where these low-pressure systems cause the highest number of floods in a set of 88 precipita...

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Main Authors: Hugo G. Hidalgo, Eric J. Alfaro, Franklin Hernández-Castro, Paula M. Pérez-Briceño
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/10/1123