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Extreme Events and Climate Change
This lecture covers the impact of extreme events and climate change, focusing on topics such as the greenhouse effect, radiative forcing, feedback mechanisms, climate sensitivity, and paleoclimate. It also delves into climate scenarios, tipping elements, carbon budget, and the definition of extremes. The presentation discusses the observed changes in temperature extremes, the concept of compound events, and the implications of Arctic and Antarctic amplification. The lecture emphasizes the importance of understanding the interactions between climate variables, impact forecasting systems, and the socioeconomic dimensions of disaster risk.