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A database of high-impact weather events in Greece: a descriptive impact analysis for the period 2001–2011 |
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K. Papagiannaki, K. Lagouvardos, V. Kotroni |
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Englisch
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1561-8633
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In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Science ; 13, no. 3 ; Nr. 13, no. 3 (2013-03-20), S.727-736 |
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250018393
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/nhess-13-727-2013.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| This paper introduces the development of a database of high-impact weather events that
occurred in Greece since 2001. The selected events are related to the occurrence of
floods, flash floods, hail, snow/frost, tornados, windstorms, heat waves and lightning
with adverse consequences (excluding those related to agriculture). The database
includes, among others, the geographical distribution of the recorded events, relevant
meteorological data, a brief description of the induced impacts and references in the
press. This paper further offers an extensive analysis of the temporal and spatial
distribution of high-impact weather events for the period 2001–2011, taking into account
the intensity of weather conditions and the consequent impact on the society. Analysis of
the monthly distribution of high-impact weather events showed that they are more
frequent during October and November. More than 80 people lost their lives, half of
which due to flash floods. In what concerns the spatial distribution of high-impact
weather events, among the 51 prefectures of the country, Attica, Thessaloniki, Elia and
Halkidiki were the most frequently affected areas, mainly by flash floods. Significant was
also the share of tornados in Elia, of windstorms in Attica, of lightning and hail events in
Halkidiki and of snow/frost events in Thessaloniki. |
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