Climatic risks: causes, effects and mitigation strategies

Authors

  • Jorge Olcina Cantos
Keywords: Iberian Peninsula, elements of risk, climatic dangers, torrential rains, drought, land use distribution, regional legislation, risk minimisation

Abstract

The present study analyses risks of a climatic origin and looks at the socio-economic effects of related processes, both in Spain and the world at large.The torrential rains and droughts common in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the Spanish Mediterranean region, and the causes of extreme meteorological conditions are analysed, their frequency and magnitude being described. The occurrence and length of drought periods also receive attention. Lastly, reactions and measures taken to confront this type of risk are discussed.

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How to Cite
Olcina Cantos, J. (2003). Climatic risks: causes, effects and mitigation strategies. Areas. International Social Science Journal, (23), 67–98. Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/areas/article/view/117881
Issue
No. 23 (2003): Los procesos de riesgo con origen natural: una constante en la relación entre hombre y medio
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