Modelling the extreme precipitation event over Madeira Island on 20 February 2010
In the morning of the 20 February of 2010 an extreme precipitation event occurred over Madeira Island. This event triggered several flash floods and mudslides in the southern parts of the island, resulting in 42 confirmed deaths, 100 injured, and at least 8 people still missing. These extreme weathe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2011-09-01
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| Series: | Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/11/2437/2011/nhess-11-2437-2011.pdf |