Drought analysis in Mediterranean Region
Abstract
Drought
is a natural disaster developing secretly. In this study, Standardized
Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) has been applied for in Turkey's
Mediterranean Region. Temperature and precipitation data were used for 8
meteorological observation stations. According to the data, 8 stations (Adana,
Antalya, Burdur, Hatay/Antakya, Isparta, Kahramanmaras, Mersin and Osmaniye)
were observed between 1970-2018. Frequency analyzes of SPEI values of 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months were calculated for each station. Monthly (1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months) frequency values between the distribution of ear and
wetlands is intended to make a comparison. Comparisons were made on how long
the SPEI values were found in drought classes and on this availability. As a
result, the data obtained from all stations in the Mediterranean region are
between mild dry and near to normal. Mersin has the maximum value both in near
to normal and dry conditions. When the minimum values are considered, Adana has
the least percentage values in both wetness and dryness conditions compared to
other stations.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
November 25, 2019
Submission Date
October 19, 2018
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 25 Number: 6