Flash Flood and Extreme Rainfall Forecast through One-Way Coupling of WRF-SMAP Models: Natural Hazards in Rio de Janeiro State

Flash floods and extreme rains are destructive phenomena and difficult to forecast. In 2011, the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state suffered one of the largest natural hazards in Brazil, affecting more than 300,000 people, leaving more than 900 dead. This article simulates this natural hazar...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Priscila da Cunha Luz Barcellos, Marcio Cataldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Atmosphere
Subjects:
WRF
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/8/834