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Mapping rainfall aggressiveness from physiographical data: application to the Grândola Mountain Range (Alentejo, Portugal)

dc.contributor.authorFernandez, Helena Maria
dc.contributor.authorGranja-Martins, Fernando M.
dc.contributor.authorIsidoro, Jorge M. G. P.
dc.date.accessioned2020-07-10T13:42:45Z
dc.date.available2020-07-10T13:42:45Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractThe South of the Iberian Peninsula is subject to long periods of drought followed by heavy rain events over shallow soils, promoting soil loss. The Modified Fournier Index (MFI) is a good indicator of this process; however, MFI is sometimes difficult to assess due to the scarcity of rainfall data. This study proposes a methodology using MFI and supported by a geographic information system (GIS) and geostatistics to map rainfall aggressiveness with scarce spatial rainfall data, where physiographic variables are used to overcome the lack of rainfall data. The Grândola Mountain Range in the Alentejo region, Portugal, is presented as a case study. This area is a CORINE biotope, currently under application to the Natura 2000 network, and should be considered as a priority for the conservation of the environment. The model allowed us to create a map of rainfall aggressiveness, classified according to CORINE-CEC, found to be Moderate in the mountains and Low in the coastal area of the Grândola Mountain Range. This cartography is an important tool for local and national stakeholders and authorities with responsibilities in planning and protection of the territory. The methodology can be used in regions with scarce spatial rainfall data to assess areas susceptible to rainfall-induced soil erosion.pt_PT
dc.description.sponsorshipUID/SOC/04020/2019pt_PT
dc.description.versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionpt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/02723646.2019.1674557pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn0272-3646
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/14073
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherTaylor & Francispt_PT
dc.subjectGeographic information systempt_PT
dc.subjectGeostatisticspt_PT
dc.subjectGrândola Mountain Rangept_PT
dc.subjectModified Fournier Indexpt_PT
dc.subjectRainfallpt_PT
dc.titleMapping rainfall aggressiveness from physiographical data: application to the Grândola Mountain Range (Alentejo, Portugal)pt_PT
dc.typejournal article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.awardURIinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/5876/UID%2FMAR%2F04292%2F2013/PT
oaire.citation.endPage16pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage1pt_PT
oaire.citation.titlePhysical Geographypt_PT
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person.familyNameMaria Neto Paixão Vazquez Fernandez Martins
person.familyNameGranja Martins
person.familyNameIsidoro
person.givenNameHelena
person.givenNameFernando Miguel
person.givenNameJorge
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person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-6901-5652
person.identifier.ridD-5675-2017
person.identifier.ridN-1814-2015
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project.funder.identifierhttp://doi.org/10.13039/501100001871
project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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