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Compound events

  • What is a multivariate compound event in weather and climate?

    What is a multivariate compound event in weather and climate?

    A multivariate event occurs when several hazards affect the same region at the same time.

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    5 August 2022
  • What is a spatially compounding event in weather and climate?

    What is a spatially compounding event in weather and climate?

    A spatially compounding event occurs when several impacts occur at the same time but at different locations.

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    5 August 2022
  • What is a temporally compounding event in weather and climate?

    What is a temporally compounding event in weather and climate?

    A temporally compounding event occurs when a series of hazards affects the same region, exacerbating the impact of any of the individual events.

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    5 August 2022
  • What is a pre-conditioned compound event in weather and climate?

    What is a pre-conditioned compound event in weather and climate?

    A preconditioned compound event occurs when the impact of a hazard is exacerbated by pre-existing conditions.

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    5 August 2022
  • A new global picture of compounding weather and climate hazards

    A new global picture of compounding weather and climate hazards

    The difference in results between the high-skill and low-skill CMIP6 models highlights an urgent need to examine why some models work well and some don’t, and, ultimately, improve those with weaknesses.

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    2 May 2022
  • Why research on compounding weather and climate hazards is important

    Why research on compounding weather and climate hazards is important

    Climate Extremes is leading research that will ultimately help businesses and governments better assess the risks posed by compound events.

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    16 March 2022

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