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Variations in temperature-related extreme events (1975-2014) in Ny-Ă…lesund, Svalbard.
- Source :
- Atmospheric Science Letters (John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ); Jan2016, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p102-108, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- We present a comprehensive analysis of temperature-related extreme events in Ny-Ålesund (78.9°N, 11.9°E) using data from three meteorological stations. The results show that annual mean temperatures in Ny-Ålesund increase at a rate that is four times faster than the global mean from 1975 to 2014 with no 'hiatus' in recent decades. The annual diurnal temperature range shows a negative trend as minimum daily temperature increases at a faster rate than maximum daily temperature. A negative trend in cold extremes and a positive trend in warm extremes are observed. This asymmetry hints at potential changes in the probability distribution of temperatures in Ny-Ålesund. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1530261X
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Atmospheric Science Letters (John Wiley & Sons, Inc. )
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 112357019
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/asl.632