Aridity (Q308)
Subject, term, tag: Aridity
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Aridity |
Subject, term, tag: Aridity |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The state of a long-term climatic feature characterised by low average precipitation or available water in a region. Aridity generally arises from widespread persistent atmospheric subsidence or anticyclonic conditions, and from more localised subsidence in the lee side of mountains (adapted from Ogallo and Gbeckor-Kove, 1989; Türkeş, 1999). (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026