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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-20-1155-2023
https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-20-1155-2023
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30 Mar 2023
Research article |  | 30 Mar 2023

Meteorological history of low-forest-greenness events in Europe in 2002–2022

Mauro Hermann, Matthias Röthlisberger, Arthur Gessler, Andreas Rigling, Cornelius Senf, Thomas Wohlgemuth, and Heini Wernli

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This study examines the multi-annual meteorological history of low-forest-greenness events in Europe's temperate and Mediterranean biome in 2002–2022. We systematically identify anomalies in temperature, precipitation, and weather systems as event precursors, with noteworthy differences between the two biomes. We also quantify the impact of the most extensive event in 2022 (37 % coverage), underlining the importance of understanding the forest–meteorology interaction in a changing climate.
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