Compound weather/climate events (Q442)
Subject, term, tag: Compound weather/climate events
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Compound weather/climate events |
Subject, term, tag: Compound weather/climate events |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The terms ‘compound events’, ‘compound extremes’ and ‘compound extreme events’ are used interchangeably in the literature and this report and refer to the combination of multiple drivers and/or hazards that contributes to societal and/or environmental risk (Zscheischler et al., 2018). (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026