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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Frances Davenport, Marshall Burke, Noah S. Diffenbaugh
Summary: Studies show that precipitation has a significant positive effect on state-level flood damages in the United States, with historical precipitation changes contributing approximately one-third of cumulative flood damages between 1988 to 2017. Climate models indicate that anthropogenic climate forcing has increased the probability of exceeding precipitation thresholds, which are responsible for most flood damages, and that a trajectory consistent with the UN Paris Agreement goals would significantly reduce this intensification of wet conditions.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jamil Afzal, Zhou Yihong, Maria Qayum, Usama Afzal, Muhammad Aslam
Summary: This study examines the effects of Gomal Zam Dam on temperature, humidity, and precipitation in its surroundings using two different approaches – the Mann-Kendall statistical test and Sen's slope estimator. The results reveal temporal changes in mean heat and regional disparities in humidity readings.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Georgescu, A. M. Broadbent, M. Wang, E. Scott Krayenhoff, M. Moustaoui
Summary: This study examines future changes in precipitation using a suite of decadal scale simulations and finds that changes in extreme precipitation are significantly greater than changes in mean precipitation. The study highlights the interplay between urban expansion and greenhouse gas-induced climate change on precipitation in future metropolitan areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Abdullah Kahraman, Elizabeth J. Kendon, Steven C. Chan, Hayley J. Fowler
Summary: Under climate change, future Europe is expected to experience increases in precipitation extremes due to higher moisture and updraft velocities, as well as slower storm movement. Environments with extreme precipitation potential will be more frequent by 2100, potentially leading to increased event accumulations and flood risk beyond current expectations.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Erin Xu, Varun Goel, Emmanuel Baguma, Emmanuel Ayebare, Brandon D. Hollingsworth, Amanda Brown-Marusiak, Dana Giandomenico, Raquel Reyes, Moses Ntaro, Edgar M. Mulogo, Ross M. Boyce
Summary: Spatial risk of malaria infection after severe flooding in rural western Uganda was investigated using longitudinal surveys and remote sensing data. Clusters of malaria risk were identified in areas with the greatest changes in vegetation index after flooding and where residents had longer displacement periods and lower access to long-lasting insecticidal nets. Despite concurrent chemoprevention, the disproportionate risk remained.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Frederick W. Letson, Rebecca J. Barthelmie, Kevin Hodges, Sara C. Pryor
Summary: Windstorms are a major natural hazard in many countries, with this study focusing on intense windstorms in the US Northeast over the past 40 years. Property damage associated with these storms ranges from USD 24 million to over USD 29 billion, with a majority of these storms following common cyclone tracks but exhibiting significantly higher intensities compared to cyclones of the same period. Additionally, ERA5 reanalysis data shows a high degree of fidelity for large, damaging windstorms like these.
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kai-Yuan Cheng, Lucas Harris, Christopher Bretherton, Timothy M. Merlis, Maximilien Bolot, Linjiong Zhou, Alex Kaltenbaugh, Spencer Clark, Stephan Fueglistaler
Summary: This study used a global storm resolving model to simulate the changes in the frequency of intense convection under different sea surface temperature conditions. The results showed that increased sea surface temperature globally enhanced the frequency of intense convection, but with significant spatial and seasonal variations. Changes in the spatial pattern of intense convection were associated with changes in planetary circulation.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David E. Kingsmill, Jeffrey R. French, Neil P. Lareau
Summary: This study characterizes the size and shape distributions of particles with diameters ranging from 10 μm to 6 mm observed during penetrations of wildfire-induced pyroconvection near Boise, Idaho, USA, by a research aircraft. The size distributions and particle shapes were found to be similar to those of a smoke plume from a prescribed fire and ash particles created in a burn chamber. The particles sampled during the penetrations are most likely pyrometeors composed of ash.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Qi Wei, Junzeng Xu, Linxian Liao, Yanmei Yu, Weixuan Liu, Jing Zhou, Yimin Ding
Summary: The study found that in arid regions of North China, the annual decrease in relative humidity is opposite to the trend of actual water vapour pressure. This discrepancy is attributed to the accompanying temperature rise under global warming, which reduces relative humidity but has a more consistent effect on actual water vapour pressure in line with precipitation changes.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Emanuele Bevacqua, Theodore G. Shepherd, Peter A. G. Watson, Sarah Sparrow, David Wallom, Dann Mitchell
Summary: Research shows that under future climate change scenarios, the spatial extent of wintertime total precipitation extremes in the Northern Hemisphere extratropics will increase, with stabilizing at 1.5 degrees Celsius reducing the magnitude of this expansion. The increases in extent are primarily driven by increases in precipitation intensity rather than changes in the spatial organization of events.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Momcilo Markus, James Angel, Kurt Woolford, Kexuan Wang, Shailendra Singh, Brian Kerschner
Summary: Estimating storm frequency and its temporal distribution is crucial for determining runoff or peak flow rates in engineering and hydrological problems. The design rainfall standard in Illinois, Bulletin 70, has been in use since 1989 but needed reevaluation and updating due to growing evidence of nonstationary heavy precipitation. A new frequency study, Bulletin 75, was created to provide precipitation frequencies for different event durations and recurrence intervals. This paper outlines methodological issues, compares results with previous sources, and highlights the effects of changing precipitation standards on amendments to existing ordinances, using Lake County in Illinois as an example.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Osberghaus, Carina Fugger
Summary: This study analyzes the effects of natural disaster experience on people's belief in climate change. The research finds that flood experience can strengthen the belief in the existence of climate change for those living near the affected area, but the effect decreases with distance. For those who already believed in climate change, their belief is confirmed by their personal experience. However, spatial proximity to the flood has no measurable impact on climate change skeptics.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Takele Sambeto Bibi, Kefale Gonfa Kara, Habtamu Jima Bedada, Robera Daba Bededa
Summary: This study used the PCSWMM model to investigate the potential effects of climate change and land-use change on urban flooding management. The findings showed that the increased imperviousness and simulated peak runoff due to land-use change and climate change could lead to increased flooding volume in the study area. The adoption of low-impact developments was found to be effective in reducing the effects of flooding.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hayley J. Fowler, Haider Ali, Richard P. Allan, Nikolina Ban, Renaud Barbero, Peter Berg, Stephen Blenkinsop, Nalan Senol Cabi, Steven Chan, Murray Dale, Robert J. H. Dunn, Marie Ekstrom, Jason P. Evans, Giorgia Fosser, Brian Golding, Selma B. Guerreiro, Gabriele C. Hegerl, Abdullah Kahraman, Elizabeth J. Kendon, Geert Lenderink, Elizabeth Lewis, Xiaofeng Li, Paul A. O'Gorman, Harriet G. Orr, Katy L. Peat, Andreas F. Prein, David Pritchard, Christoph Schar, Ashish Sharma, Peter A. Stott, Roberto Villalobos-Herrera, Gabriele Villarini, Conrad Wasko, Michael F. Wehner, Seth Westra, Anna Whitford
Summary: Recent studies have focused on understanding short-duration rainfall extremes and their impacts on flash floods, landslides, and debris flows. With global warming, the intensity of long-duration heavy precipitation increases, with rare events and localized short-duration intensities potentially scaling at higher rates. Further research and international coordination are needed to better detect and understand changes in intense short-duration rainfall.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY A-MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elisa Palagi, Matteo Coronese, Francesco Lamperti, Andrea Roventini
Summary: Climate anomalies, particularly extreme levels of precipitation, exacerbate within-country income inequality, with the effect magnified in high-agricultural-intensity economies. The degree of dependence on agriculture and the severity of rainfall anomalies play crucial roles in assessing the negative impacts of climate change on income distribution.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Frederick J. Swanson, Stanley Gregory, Andres Iroum, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva, Ellen Wohl
Summary: Large wood dynamics and functions have become integral considerations in the science and management of river systems. Research on large wood in rivers began in the early 20th century, but did not significantly increase until the 1970s. Factors such as understanding stream systems, protecting aquatic ecosystems, and addressing environmental hazards in mountain environments have prompted research efforts in this area.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yong Zeng, Chengyi Zhao, Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz, Guanghui Lv
Article
Environmental Sciences
V. Ruiz-Villanueva, C. Gamberini, E. Blade, M. Stoffel, W. Bertoldi
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Geography, Physical
Andres Iroume, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva, Sebastian Salas-Coliboro
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2020)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Sebastian Basso-Baez, Bruno Mazzorana, Hector Ulloa, Diego Bahamondes, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva, Daniel Sanhueza, Andres Iroume, Lorenzo Picco
JOURNAL OF SOUTH AMERICAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Iwona Pinskwar, Adam Chorynski, Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz
Editorial Material
Geography, Physical
Katherine B. Lininger, Ann V. Rowan, Bridget Livers, Natalie Kramer, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva, Alicia Sendrowski, Sallie Burrough
Summary: Many geomorphologists who are mothers struggle to balance field research with pregnancy and childcare responsibilities. This paper offers perspectives on the challenges they face and possible solutions, advocating for support from the community to enhance diversity within the discipline.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Heide Friedrich, Diego Ravazzolo, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva, Isabella Schalko, Gabriel Spreitzer, Jon Tunnicliffe, Volker Weitbrecht
Summary: Research on large wood (LW) in rivers has significantly advanced in the past 30 years, leading to a better understanding of its roles in ecosystems, riverine landforms, and morphodynamics. Innovations in laboratory techniques have enabled important progress in understanding LW dynamics, specifically focusing on mobilization and transport of logs, sediment trapping and deposition, and LW contribution to hydraulic flow resistance. Improved physical models incorporating LW processes are crucial for more reliable hazard assessment and river management in LW-prone systems.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isabella Schalko, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva, Fiona Maager, Volker Weitbrecht
Summary: The study conducted a series of flume experiments in forested mountain catchment areas to investigate the effect of LW accumulations at an inclined bar screen on backwater rise and bedload transport. The results showed that a moderate amount of logs can reduce bedload transport capacity. Fine material and smaller wood sizes further decreased bedload transport and increased backwater rise.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Abdullah F. Qatarneh, Capucine Dupont, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva, Denilson da Silva Perez, Radwa M. Ashour, Herve Piegay, Mario J. Franca
Summary: Driftwood in river catchments can pose safety hazards for infrastructures like dams, but can be valorized for biochar production. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of different physico-chemical properties of river driftwood, indicating potential for utilization as feedstock for biochar production regardless of genera or type.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tomas Galia, Matej Horacek, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva, Zuzana Polednikov, Vaclav Skarpich
Summary: This study investigates the interannual variability of large wood (LW) in a meandering river by conducting four inventories between 2016 and 2021. The study finds that LW volumes show negligible variation, whereas frequencies vary significantly. Variables from the at-site meander and the first upstream meander are more important predictors than those from the second upstream meander. Riparian stands are recognized as important predictors of LW. The presence of stable LW pieces can drive local channel morphodynamics.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Bruno Mazzorana, Diego Bahamondes, Liz Montecinos, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva, Ivan Rojas
Summary: This study investigated the hydrodynamic response of the Blanco River to three-phase flows in a volcanic disturbance context. Due to the lack of hydrological information, traditional methods were challenging to use, therefore an alternative approach using numerical modeling (Iber) and scenario design was adopted to assess flood hazard. The results showed that the required discharge to flood the town was lower for three-phase flows compared to single-phase flows, and there were significant differences in flooded areas depending on the roughness and proportion of sediment and wood in the flow. The findings highlight the complexity and sensitivity of the Rio Blanco River system.
INGENIERIA DEL AGUA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. Innocenti, E. Blade, M. Sanz-Ramos, V. Ruiz-Villanueva, L. Solari, J. Aberle
Summary: In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the modeling of large wood transport in rivers. However, existing models often neglect the effects of secondary currents on wood trajectories in river bends. This study enhances a numerical model to simulate the effects of secondary currents on wood trajectories, and validates the proposed approach through laboratory experiments.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Abdullah F. Qatarneh, Capucine Dupont, Julie Michel, Loic Simonin, Adrian Beda, Camelia Matei Ghimbeu, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva, Denilson da Silva, Herve Piegay, Mario J. Franca
Summary: By hydrothermal carbonization and upgrading pyrolysis of river driftwood, hard carbon suitable for Na-ion batteries can be produced, showing excellent cycling performance and high energy density.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maciej Liro, Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva, Pawel Mikus, Bartlomiej Wyzga, Ernest Blade Castellet
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
