ATMOSPHERIC RISKS IN THE DANUBE CLUSTER
Autor (i): Andrei-Florin BĂBĂȚ
JEL: Q53, Q,54, Q5
Cuvinte cheie: atmospheric risk, environmental impact, Danube Cluster, population
Abstract:
Due to its position in Romania, the Danube Cluster is exposed to climate risks with a major impact on the
environment. The article describes how each phenomenon manifests itself, as well as how they affect the
population. The author analyzed the main climatic parameters, temperature, precipitation from meteorological
stations in the area in order to identify the main atmospheric risks. The main atmospheric risks that appear in
the Danube Cluster area are: drought, desertification, lightning and thunder, hail, frost and floods. The existing
atmospheric risks at the level of the analyzed area and not only constitute a major problem on the natural
environment with repercussions on the population and human activities.