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Droughts of the early 19th century (1790–1830) in the northeastern Iberian Peninsula: integration of historical and instrumental data for high-resolution reconstructions of extreme events
Josep Barriendos
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CREAF, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
María Hernández
Department of Regional Geographical Analysis and Physical Geography, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
Salvador Gil-Guirado
Department of Geography, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
Jorge Olcina Cantos
Department of Regional Geographical Analysis and Physical Geography, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
Mariano Barriendos
IDAEA-CSIC, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, Spanish Research Council, Barcelona, Spain
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Short summary
Current uncertainty caused by climate change justifies the analysis of rare and severe droughts. In the northeastern area of the Iberian Peninsula these events have direct repercussions on water resources and management. Studying these episodes using historical documentary sources and early instrumental records allows us to identify episodes resembling the current ones. This knowledge allows for better management of water resources in similar situations that may occur in future scenarios.
Current uncertainty caused by climate change justifies the analysis of rare and severe droughts....
