Probabilistic Assessment of Future Drought Characteristics under the Quality Boosted Regional Drought Index
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.16993/tellusa.4066 | Journal eISSN: 3035-9554
Language: English
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Submitted on: Feb 21, 2024
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