Monitoring Drought - The Diigo Meta page

• 11 Mar 10
  

  Breanna Lato
  • Because there is no single definition for drought, its onset and termination are  difficult to determine. We can, however, identify various indicators of drought,  and tracking these indicators provides us with a crucial means of monitoring  drought.
• 26 Aug 08
  

  Todd Suomela

  Understanding the historical frequency, duration, and spatial extent of drought also assists planners in determining the likelihood and potential severity of future droughts. The characteristics of past droughts provide benchmarks for projecting similar c

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  • If you are new to the concept of monitoring drought, “Drought Indices”, an NDMC white paper, will give you a good overview of the various kinds of drought indices and their uses. Three newer tools (the Standardized Precipitation Index, Drought Monitor, and Drought Impact Reporter) are highlighted below. Use this section also to explore the many monitoring tools available on the web for exploring current and historical drought occurrences.

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