Definition and Characterization of Drought
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2025
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Drought is a multifaceted and unpredictable climate event with profound effects on ecosystems, communities, and economies. This chapter explores the nature of drought, its origins, and provides defnitions tailored to various affected systems. Additionally, it presents related concepts while addressing potential misunderstandings and their consequences. The chapter also introduces statistical properties and indices for identifying and characterizing drought.
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Drought identifcation, Drought characterization, Types of drought