Estimated loss of rainfall in Amazonia in the next century

Estimated loss of rainfall in Amazonia in the next century

The synthesis of 23 climate models shows a decline in rainfall between 1980-1999 and 2080-2099 under mid- range (A1B) global greenhouse gas emissions scenarios. The dry season rainfall is particularly important (winter in north and summer in central and southern Amazonia).

  • Produced by:
    Philippe Rekacewicz assisted by Cecile Marin, Agnes Stienne, Guilio Frigieri, Riccardo Pravettoni, Laura Margueritte and Marion Lecoquierre
  • Year:
    01/03/2006

Estimated loss of rainfall in Amazonia in the next century

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