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Bayesian Changepoint Analysis of the Extreme Rainfall Events [PDF]

Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, 2012
Problem statement: This study assesses recent changes in extremes of annual rainfall in Peninsular Malaysia based on daily rainfall data fo r 50 rain-gauged stations over the period 1975-2004 . Approach: Eight indices that represent the extreme events ar e defined and analyzed, which are extreme Dry Spell (XDS), extreme Rain-Sum (XRS), extreme wet-day ...
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Extreme Weather Events and Consumer Food Responses

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates consumer food responses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which affected a swath of the Southeastern U.S. in 2024. Using representative consumer survey data from six affected states, we analyze 10 distinct food responses classified into ex ante and ex post responses, and examine their associations with food insufficiency
Ahmad Zia Wahdat, Joseph Balagtas
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Mesoscale extreme rainfall events in West Africa: The cases of Niamey (Niger) and the Upper Ouémé Valley (Benin)

Weather and Climate Extremes, 2016
In West Africa, a sharp decrease in rainfall has occurred in conjunction with an increase in flood damage since 1970. The material damage and loss of life resulting from floods highlights the undeniable vulnerability of populations to this threat and ...
Eric-Pascal Zahiri, Ibrahim Bamba, Adjoua Moise Famien, Augustin Kadjo Koffi, Abé Delfin Ochou   +4 more
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Farmers' Preferences for Gene Editing Crops and Influencing Factors

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Gene editing (GE) is gaining momentum worldwide, but limited data on UK farmers' preferences hinders our understanding of its potential impact amid deregulation debates. Based on a survey of 200 English arable farmers, we employ a Latent Class Analysis and Multinomial Logit regressions to investigate current preferences for GE crops.
Bertolozzi‐Caredio Daniele, Vigani Mauro   +1 more
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Efficiency and Technology Gap in European Apple Production—A Metafrontier Model for Germany, Italy, and Poland

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT EU member states have exhibited varying rates of apple production growth. Technical efficiency (TE) estimation is suitable for identifying best‐practice farm performance. This study examined whether the development of the apple sector in Germany, Italy, and Poland was influenced by production efficiency, access to technology, as well as ...
Anika Muder, Jakub Staniszewski
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An Analysis of Extreme Rainfall Events in Cambodia

Atmosphere
Extreme rainfall, also known as heavy rainfall or intense precipitation, is a weather event characterized by a significant amount of rainfall within a short period. This study analyzes the trends in extreme precipitation indices at 17 stations in four main regions in Cambodia—the Tonle Sap, coastal, Mekong Delta, and Upper Mekong regions—between 1991 ...
Sytharith Pen, Saeed Rad, Liheang Ban, Sokhorng Brang, Panha Nuth, Lin Liao   +5 more
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When the River Runs Low: Heterogeneous Impacts of Transportation Disruptions on Local Grain Basis

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A substantial share of U.S. soybean and corn exports from the Midwest moves by barge along the Mississippi River system to export terminals in the Louisiana Gulf. Transportation costs between Midwestern grain elevators and export terminals create a wedge between prices at these locations, and shocks to these costs are partially passed on to ...
Yuan Zhang, Andrew E. Anderson, Nicholas J. Pates, Eunchun Park   +3 more
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Extreme rainfall in Dakar (Senegal): a case study for September 5, 2020

Frontiers in Water
West African countries frequently experience extreme rainfall events during the monsoon season. On September 5, 2020, a significant event occurred in the Dakar region of Senegal with daily rainfall totals exceeding 90 mm, causing widespread flooding and ...
Salif Diedhiou, Salif Diedhiou, Manuel Rauch, Abdou Lahat Dieng, Jan Bliefernicht, Souleymane Sy, Saïdou Moustapha Sall, Harald Kunstmann, Harald Kunstmann   +8 more
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Temporal Probability Analysis of Flood Occurrence Using Peak Over Threshold Method for Extreme Rainfall Events [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
Extreme rainfall often leads to flooding in various regions. This study conducts the analysis of temporal probability of flood risk due to extreme rainfall in Jakarta by using data from meteorological stations in Kemayoran (for Central Jakarta) and ...
Oktaviana Pratnya Paramitha, Syafei Arie Dipareza, Kuswanto Heri, Hermana Joni   +3 more
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Reconfiguring Fresh Produce Supply Chains in Response to Drought Risk: Evidence From the U.S. Broccoli Market

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Drought is among the most severe and persistent threats to food supply chains, and relocating production to less drought‐prone regions offers a strategy to reduce this risk. This is particularly relevant for fresh vegetables, which are highly water‐intensive, yet drought‐driven reconfiguration strategies remain understudied.
Bingyan Dai, Miguel I. Gómez, Harry M. Kaiser   +2 more
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