Author:
Moreira Rodrigo Martins,dos Santos Bruno César,Biggs Trent,de Sales Fernando,Sieber Stefan
Abstract
AbstractPrioritizing watershed management interventions relies on delineating homogeneous precipitation regions. In this study, we identify these regions in the Brazilian Legal Amazon based on the magnitude of Sen’s Slope trends using annual precipitation data from September to August, employing the Google Earth Engine platform. Utilizing the silhouette method, we determine four distinct clusters representing zones of homogeneous precipitation patterns. Cluster 0 exhibits a significant median increase in precipitation of 3.20 mm year−1 over the period from 1981 to 2020. Cluster 1 shows a notable increase of 8.13 mm year−1, while Clusters 2 and 3 demonstrate reductions in precipitation of − 1.61 mm year−1 and − 3.87 mm year−1, respectively, all statistically significant. Notably, the region known as the arc of deforestation falls within Cluster 2, indicating a concerning trend of reduced precipitation. Additionally, our analysis reveals significant correlations between Sea Surface Temperature (SST) in various oceanic regions and precipitation patterns over the Brazilian Legal Amazon. Particularly noteworthy is the strong positive correlation with SST in the South Atlantic, while negative correlations are observed with SST in the South Pacific and North Atlantic. These findings provide valuable insights for enhancing climate adaptation strategies in the Brazilian Legal Amazon region.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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