Assessing Rainfall Variability in Jamaica Using CHIRPS: Techniques and Measures for Persistence, Long and Short-Term Trends

Jamaica, as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), is highly vulnerable to weather extremes. As precipitation persistence is a critical factor in determining the susceptibility of an area to risks, this work assesses the spatial and temporal variations of rainfall persistence in Jamaica from 1981 t...

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Main Authors: Cheila Avalon Cullen, Rafea Al Suhili
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Geographies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7086/3/2/20