A global picture of drought occurrence, magnitude and preparedness

This study examines the global patterns and impacts of droughts through the mapping of several drought-related characteristics - either at a grid or a country scale. Characteristics cover various aspects of droughts from global distribution of meteorological and hydrological drought risks to social...

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Main Authors: Eriyagama, Nishadi, Smakhtin, Vladimir U., Gamage, M.S.D.Nilantha
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: 2010
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/38454

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