Vulnerability to Climate- and Weather-Related Extremes in the Mediterranean: Past, Present, and Future

Dear Colleagues,

The Mediterranean Sea, between Africa and Eurasia, is particularly prone to extreme weather and climate events, to the extent that it is considered a "hotspot" in this regard. These extreme events have a significant impact on both natural systems and anthropogenic activities. To reliably manage and mitigate the risks arising from such occurrences, it is essential to study past and present extreme events to develop appropriate predictive models for their potential future impacts.

Recently, notable upward trends in many climate indicators, as well as significant increases in the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme events, have been observed using a wide variety of datasets and methodologies. These trends are key features of global climate change and represent some of the most serious challenges facing humanity.

This Special Issue invites potential contributors to submit original research papers that highlight important scientific findings related to the multifaceted Mediterranean region and focus on climate- and weather-related extreme events. These include cold/heat waves, extreme precipitation, flash floods, storms, rain-induced landslides, droughts, and famines.

We welcome a broad perspective that explores various aspects of extreme hydrometeorological events, including analyses of flood frequencies and trends, as well as hydrological assessments of droughts.

We are particularly interested in studies that address the current status and emerging challenges in the Mediterranean region, which provide a deeper understanding of these extreme events. This understanding is crucial for developing effective management and mitigation strategies, as well as for examining how these catastrophic events influence local and regional climate dynamics.

Contributions that utilize interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged. We welcome studies that integrate modern technologies for monitoring and forecasting extreme events, such as remote sensing and satellite data, and that investigate their characteristics and associated processes. Through an application of various methodologies, we aim to improve our understanding of the atmospheric factors underlying extreme weather events and their impacts, thus minimizing potential risks and contributing to the careful and planned management of climate change adaptation strategies.

Dr. Antonio Contino
Prof. Dr. Cipriano Di Maggio
Guest Editors

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