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Global connections between El Niño and landslide impacts

Earth Sciences

Global connections between El Niño and landslide impacts

R. Emberson, D. Kirschbaum, et al.

Discover how El Niño, a key driver of climate variability, impacts landslide risks across the globe, with particular emphasis on Southeast Asia and Latin America. This important research by Robert Emberson, Dalia Kirschbaum, and Thomas Stanley leverages innovative satellite rainfall data and sheds light on enhancing disaster mitigation efforts.

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Abstract
El Niño, a significant driver of global inter-annual climate variability, strongly influences rainfall-induced natural hazards. This study investigates the relationship between El Niño intensity and landslide impacts, utilizing new satellite rainfall data and a global landslide exposure model. The research reveals far-reaching effects of El Niño on landslide impacts to people and infrastructure, particularly in Southeast Asia and Latin America, where the influence can exceed that of seasonal rainfall variability. These findings enhance our understanding of global hazard variability and support improved disaster mitigation efforts.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Apr 15, 2021
Authors
Robert Emberson, Dalia Kirschbaum, Thomas Stanley
Tags
El Niño
landslides
climate variability
natural hazards
Southeast Asia
Latin America
disaster mitigation

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