Extreme Weather Events in South America
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Meteorology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 215
Editor
Interests: ENSO; climate extremes; climate changes; oceanic heat waves
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Dear Colleagues,
South America is currently at the epicenter of a rapidly shifting global climate, experiencing an unprecedented escalation in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. From the devastating "once-in-a-century" floods in Rio Grande do Sul and the record-breaking wildfires across the Pantanal and Amazonia to the persistent, debilitating droughts in the Gran Chaco and the potential disappearance of the last tropical glaciers in the Andes, the continent’s diverse ecosystems are under immense stress. These events are no longer isolated anomalies; they represent a fundamental shift in the regional hydrological and thermal regimes, exacerbated by both the climate crisis and complex oscillations like El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the latest research on the physical mechanisms, socio-economic impacts, and adaptation strategies surrounding extreme weather in South America. We seek to explore the intersection of meteorological drivers, such as atmospheric blocking and moisture transport via Low-Level Jets, with the increasing vulnerability of urban centers and agricultural heartlands. By integrating high-resolution modeling, remote sensing, and attribution science, this collection intends to advance our understanding of how South American extremes are evolving in a warming world, ultimately informing more resilient policy frameworks and early-warning systems for the region.
Prof. Dr. Flávio Justino
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- climate change attribution
- hydro-meteorological extremes
- South American monsoon system (SAMS)
- ENSO variability
- drought and wildfire dynamics
- atmospheric rivers
- climate resilience and adaptation
- convective storms
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