earth_science8 papersavg year 2026moderate evidence

Drought is a complex natural hazard with significant

Research gap analysis derived from 8 earth_science papers in our local library.

The gap

Drought is a complex natural hazard with significant destructive impacts. The increasing frequency, duration, and intensity of drought worldwide. The need to account for both interannual and decadal variability in drought risk forecasting.

Evidence profile

Sourced from the future-work section and stated research gap and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 5 journals. Those papers have been cited 112 times in total.

Research trend

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Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

  • التغيرات المستقبلية لكميات الأمطار في محطة الموصل وفق سيناريوهات التغير المناخي (RCPs) باستخدام تقنية التصغير الإحصائي (SDSM) (2026) · لارك · doi

    Further studies can apply the SDSM technique to other regions. Research can focus on developing more accurate models for predicting rainfall patterns. The study's results can be used as a basis for further research on climate change adaptation.

    generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
    Keywords: further studies apply sdsm technique other regions research
  • Forecasting drought characteristics under CMIP6 climate change scenarios in southern Kerman Province (2026) · Applied Water Science · doi

    There is a need to analyze drought patterns under evolving climate conditions. There is a lack of comprehensive studies on the effects of climate change on temperature and precipitation parameters in southern Kerman Province. There is a need to evaluate the effects of climate change on water resource management and agricultural sustainability in the region.

    generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
    Keywords: there need analyze drought patterns evolving climate conditions
  • Forecasting drought characteristics under CMIP6 climate change scenarios in southern Kerman Province (2026) · Applied Water Science · doi

    Further studies should analyze drought patterns under different climate scenarios. Future research should evaluate the effects of climate change on other regions. Additional studies should investigate the impacts of drought on water resource management and agricultural sustainability.

    generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
    Keywords: further studies analyze drought patterns different climate scenarios
  • Extreme Drought Characteristics in Java (1960-1965) (2026) · Indonesian Journal on Geoscience · doi

    The need to understand the characteristics of extreme drought in Java. The importance of accounting for both interannual and decadal variability in drought risk forecasting. The lack of studies on the impact of large-scale climate indices on drought variability in Java.

    generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
    Keywords: need understand characteristics extreme drought java importance accounting
  • Extreme Drought Characteristics in Java (1960-1965) (2026) · Indonesian Journal on Geoscience · doi

    Drought is a complex natural hazard with significant destructive impacts. The increasing frequency, duration, and intensity of drought worldwide. The need to account for both interannual and decadal variability in drought risk forecasting.

    generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
    Keywords: drought complex natural hazard significant destructive impacts increasing
  • Basin Under Stress: 35 Years of Expanding Drought in the Salar de Atacama (2026) · Earth Systems and Environment · doi

    The study identifies a gap in understanding drought dynamics in the Salar de Atacama Basin. There is a need for comprehensive characterization of drought conditions in the region. The research gap includes understanding the impacts of climate change on arid ecosystems.

    generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
    Keywords: study identifies gap understanding drought dynamics salar atacama
  • Understanding climate change impacts on drought in China over the 21st century: a multi-model assessment from CMIP6 (2024) · npj Climate and Atmospheric Science · cited 112× · doi

    The study identifies a research gap in the analysis of drought events in China under climate change. The study notes that previous research has focused on monthly SPEI, and that the daily SPEI provides a more precise depiction of short-term drought events.

    generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
    Keywords: study identifies research gap analysis drought events china
  • Extreme Drought Characteristics in Java (1960-1965) (2026) · Indonesian Journal on Geoscience · doi

    Further research is needed to improve drought risk forecasting and resilience strategies in vulnerable regions. Studies should investigate the impact of climate change on drought variability in Java. Research should focus on developing effective drought management strategies for agricultural and water supply systems.

    generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
    Keywords: further research needed improve drought risk forecasting resilience

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Drought is a complex natural hazard with significant destructive impacts. The increasing frequency, duration, and intensity of drought worldwide. The need to account for both inter… This is supported by 8 representative gap statements extracted from 8 papers, rated moderate evidence.

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