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View article: Stochastorm: A Stochastic Rainfall Simulator for Convective Storms
Stochastorm: A Stochastic Rainfall Simulator for Convective Storms Open
Stochastic rainfall generators aim to reproduce the main statistical features of rainfall at small spatial and temporal scales. The simulated synthetic rainfall series are recognized as suitable for use with impact analysis in water, agric…
View article: Flood Hazard Scenarios of the Sirba River (Niger): Evaluation of the Hazard Thresholds and Flooding Areas
Flood Hazard Scenarios of the Sirba River (Niger): Evaluation of the Hazard Thresholds and Flooding Areas Open
In Sahelian countries, a vast number of people are still affected every year by flood despite the efforts to prevent or mitigate these catastrophic events. This phenomenon is exacerbated by the incessant population growth and the increase …
View article: Improved climatological precipitation characteristics over West Africa at convection-permitting scales
Improved climatological precipitation characteristics over West Africa at convection-permitting scales Open
The West African climate is unique and challenging to reproduce using standard resolution climate models as a large proportion of precipitation comes from organised deep convection. For the first time, a regional 4.5 km convection permitti…
View article: Intensity–duration–frequency (IDF) rainfall curves in Senegal
Intensity–duration–frequency (IDF) rainfall curves in Senegal Open
Urbanization resulting from sharply increasing demographic pressure and infrastructure development has made the populations of many tropical areas more vulnerable to extreme rainfall hazards. Characterizing extreme rainfall distribution in…
View article: Evolution of Surface Hydrology in the Sahelo-Sudanian Strip: An Updated Review
Evolution of Surface Hydrology in the Sahelo-Sudanian Strip: An Updated Review Open
In the West African Sahel, two paradoxical hydrological behaviors have occurred during the last five decades. The first paradox was observed during the 1968–1990s ‘Great Drought’ period, during which runoff significantly increased. The sec…
View article: AMMA‐CATCH, a Critical Zone Observatory in West Africa Monitoring a Region in Transition
AMMA‐CATCH, a Critical Zone Observatory in West Africa Monitoring a Region in Transition Open
Core Ideas AMMA‐CATCH is a long‐term critical zone observatory in West Africa. Four sites sample the sharp ecoclimatic gradient characteristic of this region. Combined measurements of meteorology, water, and vegetation dynamics began in 19…
View article: Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) rainfall curves in Senegal
Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) rainfall curves in Senegal Open
Urbanization resulting from a sharply increasing demographic pressure and the development of infrastructures have made the populations of many tropical areas more vulnerable to extreme rainfall hazards. Characterizing extreme rainfall dist…