INVESTIGADORES
KITZBERGER Thomas
capítulos de libros
Título:
Impact of extreme and infrequent events on terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Autor/es:
KITZBERGER, T.
Libro:
Encyclopedia of Biodiversity
Editorial:
Academic Press
Referencias:
Año: 2013; p. 209 - 223
Resumen:
Extreme events can have larger impacts on ecosystems than gradual changes of average conditions. This chapter provides a unified framework that identifies the different dimensions of extreme driver events and extreme ecological response. Extreme ecological responses occur in response to extreme events, trends and regime shifts whenever drivers surpass the system’s capacity to absorb changes. Extreme ecological responses often involve structural, compositional and functional changes that often result in slow, hysteretic or irreversible recovery. Incorporating extreme ecological response into ecological theory will require a better integration of approaches and understanding of its causes and consequences.