Hydrological sensitivity (Q687)
Subject, term, tag: Hydrological sensitivity
- Hydrological sensitivity (η)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Hydrological sensitivity |
Subject, term, tag: Hydrological sensitivity |
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Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The linear change in global mean precipitation per degree Celsius of global mean surface air temperature (GSAT) change once precipitation changes related to fast atmospheric and land surface adjustments to radiative forcings have occurred. Units are % per °C although it can also be calculated as W m –2 per °C. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026