Selected drought impacts in South Moravia in the 18th and 20th centuries based on documentary evidence
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Year of publication | 2015 |
Type | Article in Proceedings |
Conference | Global Change: A Complex Challenge. Conference Proceedings |
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Web | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283498036_Selected_drought_impacts_in_South_Moravia_in_the_18th_and_20th_centuries_based_on_documentary_evidence |
Field | Atmosphere sciences, meteorology |
Keywords | drought; documentary evidence; drought impacts; South Moravia |
Description | This contribution addresses the impacts of drought upon human society in South Moravia in the 18th–20th centuries, utilizing documentary evidence (parish and village chronicles, taxation and damage records, and correspondence). The consequences of drought are reviewed with respect to their impacts on agriculture (with special emphasis on crop production), water resources, and socio-economic conditions. |
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