Extreme Weather in Algeria
by Laurel Bowen - Week 10 Blog Post for Geology 9 with Ana Garcia Garcia
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https://www.severe-weather.eu/news/extreme-heat-across-algeria-nw-africa-this-month/
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Algeria experiences a range of extreme weather conditions due to its vast geographical diversity. In the Sahara Desert, temperatures can soar well above 122°F during summer months, while winter nights can drop below freezing. Flash floods occasionally occur during heavy rainstorms, usually in the northern regions. Sometimes snowfall in Algeria's northern mountainous areas causes major disruptions in transportation and daily life due to the country's limited infrastructure for handling such weather. In the past, these rare snow storms have even caused death (referenced in the second photo above). Algeria has taken various measures to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events. This includes things like drainage systems to manage flash floods, as well as reinforcing buildings to withstand strong winds and earthquakes. The government has implemented early warning systems for extreme weather events and launched public awareness campaigns to educate citizens. Algeria also participates in international climate agreements and initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the long-term impacts of climate change. Below in the references are links to very interesting sites that I recommend reading if this interests you!
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| https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/algerian-capital-to-receive-twice-its-normal-april-rainfall-through-sunday/350104 |
“NDA Strengthening and Country Programming Support for Algeria through National Agency on Climate Change.” Green Climate Fund, Green Climate Fund, 21 Dec. 2017, www.greenclimate.fund/document/nda-strengthening-and-country-programming-support-algeria-through-national-agency-climate#:~:text=Algeria’s%20mitigation%20strategy%20covers%20mainly,adverse%20impacts%20of%20climate%20change.
The Wall Street Journal. “Heavy Snow Kills Dozens in Algeria.” The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones & Company, www.wsj.com/video/heavy-snow-kills-dozens-in-algeria/25D240E6-8827-4145-BABB-DCF37D16959A. Accessed 3 Apr. 2024.
“World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal.” Extremes | Climate Change Knowledge Portal, climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/algeria/extremes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2024.
