Review of Extreme Events Research
Author Information
Author(s): Alvre J., Broska L.H., Rübbelke D.T.G., Vögele S.
Primary Institution: TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Hypothesis
How have researchers from different disciplines studied extreme events in recent years?
Conclusion
Extreme event research is primarily focused on meteorological and climatological events, with significant gaps in other types of extreme events.
Supporting Evidence
- Extreme event research has been dominated by meteorological and climatological events.
- Over one third of analyzed publications focus on extreme precipitation events.
- Research on disease-related extreme events is significantly underrepresented.
Takeaway
This study looks at how scientists from different fields study extreme events like floods and heatwaves, and finds that most research is about weather-related events.
Methodology
The study combines a quantitative meta-analysis of 2516 publications on extreme events from 2019 to 2023 with a narrative review of key themes.
Limitations
The review may not cover all types of extreme events, particularly those related to diseases and technological failures.
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