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Assessing Trends in Future Precipitation Extremes in the Northeastern United States using the Method of Block Maxima
Zwonik, Connor Peter
Zwonik, Connor Peter
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Extreme precipitation has increased across the United States, and particularly in the Northeastern U.S., in the past decades, due to climate change. Extreme precipitation events contribute to an increased risk of major flooding, which can lead to waterborne disease outbreaks and food system insecurity. The objective of this study is to use the method of block maxima, along with trend analyses, to determine if the behavior of extreme precipitation events may shift in the future over a region in the Northeastern United States. It was found that the intensity of extreme precipitation is likely to increase in the Northeastern United States and that higher elevations may experience more variability of extreme precipitation events compared to areas at lower elevations.
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2020-01-01