TITLE:
Analysis of Rainfall Variables Trends and Potential Vegetation Responses in Sinaloa, México
AUTHORS:
César Enrique Romero Higareda, Luz Isela Peinado Guevara, Samuel Campista León, Jorge Guillermo Sánchez Zazueta, Juana Cázares Martínez
KEYWORDS:
Climate Change, Rainfall Trends, Vegetation Responses
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Climate Change,
Vol.3 No.3,
September
30,
2014
ABSTRACT: Based on
monthly data from 55 meteorological stations from the North Pacific Watershed,
seven annual rainfall trends were estimated and analyzed using non-parametric
tests. The estimated slopes were analyzed in a geographic context to determine
a potential spatial arrangement. Finally a brief analysis of the potential
vegetation response from the different physiographic regions and the
implications in the productive analysis is discussed. The findings indicated
divergent trends in all the proposed variables, in general increasing and drier
trends were found. Latitude was the most relevant factor regarding trend
behavior in geographic terms. The lack of awareness and apathy from the
authorities in the region were found, plus the regional
vulnerability may originate notorious and serious consequences if the proper
measures are not taken into account.