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Natural hazards in Australia: heatwaves
Citation
Perkins-Kirkpatrick, SE and White, CJ and Alexander, LV and Argueso, D and Boschat, G and Cowan, T and Evans, JP and Ekstrom, M and Oliver, ECJ and Phatak, A and Purich, A, Natural hazards in Australia: heatwaves, Climatic Change, 139, (1) pp. 101-114. ISSN 1573-1480 (2016) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2016 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht
DOI: doi:10.1007/s10584-016-1650-0
Abstract
As part of a special issue on natural hazards, this paper reviews the current state of scientific knowledge of Australian heatwaves. Over recent years, progress has been made in understanding both the causes of and changes to heatwaves. Relationships between atmospheric heatwaves and large-scale and synoptic variability have been identified, with increasing trends in heatwave intensity, frequency and duration projected to continue throughout the 21st century. However, more research is required to further our understanding of the dynamical interactions of atmospheric heatwaves, particularly with the land surface. Research into marine heatwaves is still in its infancy, with little known about driving mechanisms, and observed and future changes. In order to address these knowledge gaps, recommendations include: focusing on a comprehensive assessment of atmospheric heatwave dynamics; understanding links with droughts; working towards a unified measurement framework; and investigating observed and future trends in marine heatwaves. Such work requires comprehensive and long-term collaboration activities. However, benefits will extend to the international community, thus addressing global grand challenges surrounding these extreme events.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | heatwaves, extremes, natural hazards, Australia, climate change, climate variability |
Research Division: | Earth Sciences |
Research Group: | Atmospheric Sciences |
Research Field: | Climate Change Processes |
Objective Division: | Environment |
Objective Group: | Climate and Climate Change |
Objective Field: | Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Australia (excl. Social Impacts) |
UTAS Author: | White, CJ (Dr Chris White) |
UTAS Author: | Oliver, ECJ (Dr Eric Oliver) |
ID Code: | 108440 |
Year Published: | 2016 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 14 |
Deposited By: | Engineering |
Deposited On: | 2016-04-19 |
Last Modified: | 2017-11-23 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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