Temperature dependence of global precipitation extremes

Liu, Shaw Chen; Fu, Congbin; Shiu, Chengshi; Chen, Jen‐Ping; Wu, Fang

doi:10.1029/2009gl040218

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“…In addition, the precipitation records of 10 intensity bins on the global scale were studied using the GPCP pentad precipitation data from 1979 to 2007. Coupled analysis with global temperature was carried out following a relatively new technique introduced by Liu et al [20]. The following conclusions are drawn through the above analysis:…”

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“…In this way, quantitative contributions of global temperatures to precipitation can be extracted despite various factors that may affect precipitation characteristics. This method was first introduced by Liu et al [20].…”

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“…To quantify the response of precipitation intensity to global temperature increase, we adopt the new approach introduced by Liu et al [20]. They analyzed the relationship between extreme precipitation and global temperature using the differences of precipitation between every two years instead of raw time series of precipitation, as in most studies.…”

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“…In the second part, we investigate the variation features of precipitation amounts of 10 categories at both regional and global scales in a warming scenario and compare their connections with increasing global mean surface temperature using a recently developed analysis method by Liu et al [20], which has been shown to be able to detect quantitatively the relationship between increasing temperature and the variation of precipitation.…”

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Change of precipitation intensity spectra at different spatial scales under warming conditions

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Chin. Sci. Bull.

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The long-term change of the whole spectra of precipitation intensity in China is examined using observed daily data recorded at 477 surface stations for the period from 1961 to 2008. The results show a spatially coherent decrease of trace precipitation despite different reduction magnitudes among the regions. For measurable precipitation, significant regional and seasonal characteristics are observed. In autumn, the whole measurable precipitation decreased over Eastern China (east of 98°E). In summer and winter, a significant increase of heavy precipitation and decrease of light precipitation are detected south of Eastern China. In Western China, measurable precipitation is found to have increased in all four seasons. Composite analysis reveals a quasi-linear relationship between increasing surface temperature and precipitation on a global scale. The responses of precipitation at different intensities to the increased temperature are distinct, with a significant spectra-shifting from light to heavy precipitation. Compared with precipitation over the ocean, the amplification of heavy precipitation over land is relatively less, most likely constrained by the limited water supply. The response of regional precipitation to global warming shows greater uncertainties compared with those on the global scale, perhaps due to interference by more complex topography and land cover, as well as human activities, among other factors. precipitation spectra, global warming, spatial scale, extreme precipitation, composite analysis Citation:Wu F T, Fu C B. Change of precipitation intensity spectra at different spatial scales under warming conditions.

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Change of precipitation intensity spectra at different spatial scales under warming conditions

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“…Tropical observations reveal a distinct link between rainfall extremes and temperature, with more/ less frequent heavy rain events during warm/cold periods [17]. Liu et al [18] found that the upper 10% of extreme precipitation intensified by about 95% for each degree Kelvin increase in global mean temperature. However, there are different regional patterns because of various regional climatic characters.…”

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Changes of climate extremes of temperature and precipitation in summer in eastern China associated with changes in atmospheric circulation in East Asia during 1960–2008

Dong

Zeng

2012

Chin. Sci. Bull.

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Climate extremes and changes in eastern China are closely related to variations of the East Asian summer monsoon and corresponding atmospheric circulations. The relationship between frequencies of temperature and precipitation extremes in China during the last half century is investigated using Singular Value Decomposition analysis. During 1980-1996, there was a typical pattern with fewer hot days and more precipitation extremes in the northern part of eastern China, and more hot days and fewer precipitation extremes in the southern part. This geographic pattern tended to reverse after 1997, with fewer hot days and more extreme precipitation days south of the Yangtze River and vice versa to the north. Differences in atmospheric circulation between the former and latter periods are presented. We conclude that a mid-level anomalous high/low, upper-level anomalous easterlies/westerlies over the north/south of eastern China, a weakened East Asian summer monsoon and associated upper-tropospheric center of cooling (30°N, 110°E) are all favorable for the changes in frequencies of temperature and precipitation extremes.climate extremes, daily temperature and precipitation observations, Singular Value Decomposition, interdecadal changes in atmospheric circulation Citation:Li J, Dong W J, Yan Z W. Changes of climate extremes of temperature and precipitation in summer in eastern China associated with changes in atmos-

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Changes in precipitation pattern and risk of drought over India in the context of global warming

Mishra

Liu

2014

J. Geophys. Res. Atmos.

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Precipitation pattern has changed over many regions in recent decades. There are evidences of increased heavy precipitation and decreased light precipitation in widespread parts of the globe due to global warming. Many studies over Indian region focus on heavy precipitation and risk of floods. But few works discuss the changes in light precipitation and risk of droughts. In this study, changes in total dry days, prolonged dry spells, light precipitation, and risk of drought as indicated by Modified Palmer Index (MPI) over India during six decades are examined quantitatively in the context of global warming. It is found that there are increases of 49% ± 21% and 33% ± 17% in prolonged dry spells and total dry days, respectively, over India for each degree Kelvin (K) increase in global mean temperature. There is an increase of 51% ± 24% K À1 in drought index MPI (<= À 2.0). There is also a reduction of 31 ± 14% K À1 in light precipitation days over India. These changes are more severe over northeastern and western part of India. Increases in prolonged dry spells, total dry days, and decreases in light precipitation relate well with the increases in drought index MPI (<= À 2.0). These results suggest that there is an increased risk of drought due to increased prolonged dry spells, total dry days, and decreased light precipitation days over India as a result of global warming.

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Temperature dependence of global precipitation extremes

Cited by 200 publications

References 26 publications

Change of precipitation intensity spectra at different spatial scales under warming conditions

Change of precipitation intensity spectra at different spatial scales under warming conditions

Changes of climate extremes of temperature and precipitation in summer in eastern China associated with changes in atmospheric circulation in East Asia during 1960–2008

Changes in precipitation pattern and risk of drought over India in the context of global warming

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