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Changes in rainfall seasonality in the tropics
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In this paper, a new global measure of precipitation seasonality is proposed, and application of this method to observations from the tropics shows that increases in variability were accompanied by shifts in seasonal magnitude, timing and duration.Abstract:
Climate change is altering the seasonal distribution, interannual variability and overall magnitude of precipitation. A new global measure of precipitation seasonality is proposed, and application of this method to observations from the tropics shows that increases in variability were accompanied by shifts in seasonal magnitude, timing and duration.read more
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Extreme weather and climate events with ecological relevance: a review.
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Climate change will affect global water availability through compounding changes in seasonal precipitation and evaporation.
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Tropical Forests in the Anthropocene
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