Dynamics and predictability of large-scale high-impact weather and climate events

In recent years, a significant number of high-impact weather and extreme climate events have inflicted catastrophic property damage, and loss of human life, around the world, and hindered socio-economic development. Improving simulation and prediction of these events is an increasingly important requirement of public meteorological services. Based largely on an International Commission on Dynamical Meteorology (ICDM) workshop, this timely volume covers a range of important research issues related to extreme events. Dynamical linkages between these extremes and various atmospheric and ocean phenomena are examined, including Atlantic Multi-decadal, North Atlantic, and Madden–Julian Oscillations, Annular Modes, Tropical cyclones, and Asian monsoons. This book also examines the predictability of high-impact weather and extreme climate events on multiple time scales. Highlighting recent research and new advances in the field, this book enhances understanding of dynamical and physical processes associated with these events, to help Managers and policy makers make informed decisions to manage risk and prevent or mitigate disasters. It also provides guidance on future research directions for experts and young scientists. Written by leading researchers in weather and climate extremes, this comprehensive volume is ideal for professionals and policy makers working in disaster prevention and mitigation, and is a key resource for graduate students and academic researchers in atmospheric science, meteorology, climate science, and weather forecasting.

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