Keyword Glossary

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Surface Wind
The speed of air movement near the Earth's surface, usually measured at a standard height above ground. Surface wind influences weather, evaporation, wildfire behavior, wind energy potential, and the dispersion of air pollutants. The speed of air movement near the Earth's surface, usually measured at a standard height above ground. Surface wind influences weather, evaporation, wildfire behavior, wind energy… Read More
Susceptibility Class of Landslides Triggered By Earthquakes
The earthquake-induced landslides susceptibility map indicates the areas of the world that are more prone to landslides triggered by earthquakes. The landslide susceptibility is based on the model developed by NGI (Nadim et al., 2006, 2013; Jaedicke et al., 2013) but with improvements and refinements. The earthquake-induced landslides susceptibility map classifies the terrain into five susceptibility classes by combining slope, vegetation, lithology, and soil moisture information from global datasets. The weights of different susceptibility factors were calibrated to the information available in landslide inventories and physical processes. The susceptibility map has global coverage and a resolution of 3 arc-sec. (~90 meters at the equator). The data is available as 5-degree x 5-degree tiles (6000 pixels x 6000 pixels), compressed into 30-degree x 30-degree packages. The earthquake-induced landslides susceptibility map indicates the areas of the world that are more prone to landslides triggered by earthquakes. The landslide susceptibility is based on the… Read More
Susceptibility Class of Landslides Triggered By Precipitation - Existing climate
The precipitation-induced landslides susceptibility map for the existing climate indicates the areas of the world that are more prone to landslides in the current climate conditions. The landslide susceptibility is based on the model developed by NGI (Nadim et al., 2006, 2013; Jaedicke et al., 2013) but with improvements and refinements. The precipitation-induced landslides susceptibility map for the current climate classifies the terrain into five susceptibility classes by combining slope, vegetation, lithology, and antecedent rainfall information from global datasets. Antecedent rainfall information has been obtained from the W5E5 dataset for the period 1979-2016. The weights of different susceptibility factors were calibrated to the information available in landslide inventories and physical processes. The susceptibility map has global coverage and a resolution of 3 " (~90 meters at the equator). The data is available as 5-degree x 5-degree tiles (6000 pixels x 6000 pixels), compressed into 30-degree x 30-degree packages." The precipitation-induced landslides susceptibility map for the existing climate indicates the areas of the world that are more prone to landslides in the current climate conditions. The… Read More
Susceptibility Class of Landslides Triggered By Precipitation - Lower bound
The precipitation-induced landslides susceptibility map for the lower bound (SSP126) climate scenario indicates the areas of the world that are more prone to landslides in future climate conditions. The landslide susceptibility is based on the model developed by NGI (Nadim et al., 2006, 2013; Jaedicke et al., 2013) but with improvements and refinements. The precipitation-induced landslides susceptibility map for the lower bound climate scenario classifies the terrain into five susceptibility classes by combining slope, vegetation, lithology, and antecedent rainfall information from global datasets. Antecedent rainfall information has been obtained from the IPSL-CM6A-LR climate model from the ISIMIP3b dataset SSP126. The weights of different susceptibility factors were calibrated to the information available in landslide inventories and physical processes. The susceptibility map has global coverage and a resolution of 3 arc-sec. The precipitation-induced landslides susceptibility map for the lower bound (SSP126) climate scenario indicates the areas of the world that are more prone to landslides in future climate… Read More
Susceptibility Class of Landslides Triggered By Precipitation - Upper bound
The precipitation-induced landslides susceptibility map for the upper bound (SSP586) climate scenario indicates the areas of the world that are more prone to landslides in future climate conditions. The landslide susceptibility is based on the model developed by NGI (Nadim et al., 2006, 2013; Jaedicke et al., 2013) but with improvements and refinements. The precipitation-induced landslides susceptibility map for the upper bound climate scenario classifies the terrain into five susceptibility classes by combining slope, vegetation, lithology, and antecedent rainfall information from global datasets. Antecedent rainfall information has been obtained from the IPSL-CM6A-LR climate model from the ISIMIP3b dataset SSP5868. The weights of different susceptibility factors were calibrated to the information available in landslide inventories and physical processes. The susceptibility map has global coverage and a resolution of 3 " (~90 meters at the equator). The data is available as 5-degree x 5-degree tiles (6000 pixels x 6000 pixels), compressed into 30-degree x 30-degree packages. The precipitation-induced landslides susceptibility map for the upper bound (SSP586) climate scenario indicates the areas of the world that are more prone to landslides in future climate… Read More

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Thermal Stress Days (DHW > 8°C-weeks)
A measure of accumulated heat stress in coral reef environments based on Degree Heating Weeks (DHW). Values above 8°C-weeks indicate severe thermal stress conditions that can lead to widespread coral bleaching and reef damage. A measure of accumulated heat stress in coral reef environments based on Degree Heating Weeks (DHW). Values above 8°C-weeks indicate severe thermal stress conditions that can lead to widespread… Read More
Third Pole Climate Forum (TPCF)
a regional climate forum focused on the "Third Pole" region, which encompasses the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding high mountain ranges, including the Himalayas. a regional climate forum focused on the "Third Pole" region, which encompasses the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding high mountain ranges, including the Himalayas. Read More
Total Average Annual Loss (AAL) per Building & Infrastructure - Existing climate
Values of average annual loss (AAL) including all hazards. The AAL provides an estimator of losses that are likely to occur every year due to a specific hazard. Values of AAL are calculated per country, sector (buildings, power, telecommunications, roads and railways, water and wastewater, oil and gas, ports and airports) and subsector. Values of average annual loss (AAL) including all hazards. The AAL provides an estimator of losses that are likely to occur every year due to a specific hazard. Values of AAL are calculated per… Read More
Total Average Annual Loss (AAL) per Building & Infrastructure - Lower bound
Values of average annual loss (AAL) including all hazards. The AAL provides an estimator of losses that are likely to occur every year due to a specific hazard. Values of AAL are calculated per country, sector (buildings, power, telecommunications, roads and railways, water and wastewater, oil and gas, ports and airports) and subsector. Values of average annual loss (AAL) including all hazards. The AAL provides an estimator of losses that are likely to occur every year due to a specific hazard. Values of AAL are calculated per… Read More
Total Average Annual Loss (AAL) per Building & Infrastructure - Upper bound
Values of average annual loss (AAL) including all hazards. The AAL provides an estimator of losses that are likely to occur every year due to a specific hazard. Values of AAL are calculated per country, sector (buildings, power, telecommunications, roads and railways, water and wastewater, oil and gas, ports and airports) and subsector. Values of average annual loss (AAL) including all hazards. The AAL provides an estimator of losses that are likely to occur every year due to a specific hazard. Values of AAL are calculated per… Read More