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Vulnerability to long-term changes in precipitation patterns
Name(s):
Long-term reduction in rainfall
Long-term increase in rainfall
Incidence
During the last 30-40 years precipitation has increased in the higher latitude zones ([35-70 degrees N), but has decreased in the lower latitudes.
Broader
Vulnerability to long-term climate cycles
Vulnerability of arid developing countries
Narrower
Retreating snow lines
Increased surface runoff
Inadequate groundwater recharge
This problem is a member of 1 aggravating loop
Aggravates
Excessive rainfall
Inadequate rainfall
[in 1 loop]
Aggravated by
Anthropogenic climate change
Strategy(ies)
Adapting to climate change
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems