The applicability of Standardized Precipitation Index: drought characterization for early warning system and weather index insurance in West Africa
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Title
The applicability of Standardized Precipitation Index: drought characterization for early warning system and weather index insurance in West Africa
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Keywords
Meteorological drought, Standardized Precipitation Index, Gamma distribution, Weather index-based insurance
Journal
NATURAL HAZARDS
Volume 89, Issue 2, Pages 555-583
Publisher
Springer Nature
Online
2017-07-09
DOI
10.1007/s11069-017-2980-6
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