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Evidence of el niño-southem oscillation influence over the tropical glaciers in the santa river basin during the period 2001-2016

  • Beihang University

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Abstract

The Tropical Glaciers located in the Santa River Basin are reserves of fresh water, source of energy for hydroelectric plants and one of the main indicators of climate change. Their variation in glacial Snow Cover (SC) is related to hydrological cycle and mass balance that are affected by events of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). The extreme events of ENSO also have consequences such as flood and drought with human and economic loss. Moreover the increase in global temperature during 2015 is also attributed to El Niño. The objective of this paper is to analyze SC in the Santa River Basin and determine its relationship with ENSO. The Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) and FSC data that belong to Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor from satellite TERRA are used. The data is processed and analyzed using filters and Wavelet Analysis. The results of SC anomaly show a period of around 3.17 years. This is a new evidence of ENSO influence over the glaciers in Santa River Basin. This study provides information that can be useful for mitigating the effects of climate change that is intensified by El Niño phenomenon.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference 2017, R10-HTC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages34-37
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538621752
DOIs
StatePublished - 9 Feb 2018
Event5th IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference, R10-HTC 2017 - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: 21 Dec 201723 Dec 2017

Publication series

Name5th IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference 2017, R10-HTC 2017
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference5th IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference, R10-HTC 2017
Country/TerritoryBangladesh
CityDhaka
Period21/12/1723/12/17

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

  • Climate Change
  • Cordillera Blanca
  • Cross Wavelet Correlation
  • ENSO
  • Fractional Snow Cover
  • ONI

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