Tropical Forest Microclimatic Changes: Hurricane, Drought, and 15–20 Year Climate Trend Effects on Elevational Gradient Temperature and Moisture

The effects of hurricanes Irma and Maria and a severe drought on the temperature, precipitation, and soil moisture (under canopy and in the open) were calculated at 22 sites from 0–1045 m in northeastern Puerto Rico from 2001–2021, against the background short-term trend. Median and minimum air temp...

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Main Authors: Ashley E. Van Beusekom, Grizelle González, María M. Rivera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/14/2/325