Characterization of hydrometeorological events and flood impacts in the Basque Country
Santiago Gaztelumendi
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Basque meteorology agency (EUSKALMET), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain
Joseba Egaña
Basque meteorology agency (EUSKALMET), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain
Kepa Otxoa de Alda
Basque meteorology agency (EUSKALMET), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain
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Short summary
This study examines floods in the Basque Autonomous Community from 2000 to 2021, assessing damages, weather conditions, and other factors. It uses data from the Spanish Insurance Compensation Consortium and the AWS network, analyzing diverse datasets to extract indicators. Visual analytics are used for analysis and characterization.
This study examines floods in the Basque Autonomous Community from 2000 to 2021, assessing...