Moisture availability, cropping period and the prospects of early warning of famine in Ethiopia

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Abstract

Estimates moisture availability in Ethiopia since 1953, using a model developed by the FAO; correlates results of the analysis using existing meteorological data with the recorded incidence of drought and famine.

Authors

  • Henricksen, B.L.
  • Durkin, J.W.

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