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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-2: Yield fluctuations

    The picture shows the soil of a cereal field, with large cracks caused by drought.

    … 2003. However, compared to the extraordinary wheat yields of the years of 2013 to 2015, it nevertheless signified a major decline. However, in respect of silage … 2003. However, compared to the extraordinary wheat yields of the years of 2013 to 2015, it nevertheless signified a major decline. However, in respect of silage …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-6: Low water

    The picture shows a river with a low water level. There are smallish stones and large rocks projecting from the water. The river banks are covered in high grass. There is a woodland adjacent to the river bank.

    … four decades, such accumulations occurred in particular in the years 1991, 2003 and 2015 and lately in 2018 to 2020. This affected in particular the river basins of … four decades, such accumulations occurred in particular in the years 1991, 2003 and 2015 and lately in 2018 to 2020. This affected in particular the river basins of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-8: Forest fire hazards and forest fires

    The picture shows an extensive forest fire. Greyish-white smoke is rising from the seat of the fire. A burnt forest area is visible in the background.

    … the examined time period up until 2017. However, in the dry years of 2003, 2006, 2015 and 2016 it is possible to see that there were higher risks of forest fires as … the examined time period up until 2017. However, in the dry years of 2003, 2006, 2015 and 2016 it is possible to see that there were higher risks of forest fires as …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-4: Active emergency relief responders in civic protection

    The picture shows three emergency vehicles operated by the fire brigade and the THW emergency relief organisation: The vehicles are standing on a National Road, one of them is a fire-fighting group vehicle. A man wearing a high-visibility vest and a pair of THW livery trousers can be seen running along the middle gangway.

    … the mean of the years 2000 to 2014 amounted to some 41,000 active volunteers. In 2015 the number increased to 66,000 and remained at that level in 2016 and 2017. Up … the mean of the years 2000 to 2014 amounted to some 41,000 active volunteers. In 2015 the number increased to 66,000 and remained at that level in 2016 and 2017. Up …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-3: Heavy rain impacting on roads

    The picture shows a gully on a flooded road. The waterspout indicates where the gully is located. There are safety cones beside the gully. A car wheel is visible at the very edge of the picture.

    …   164 - BBK – Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (Hg.) 2015: Die unterschätzten Risiken „Stark­regen“ und „Sturzfluten“ – Ein Handbuch für …   164 - BBK – Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (Hg.) 2015: Die unterschätzten Risiken „Stark­regen“ und „Sturzfluten“ – Ein Handbuch für …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FI-I-3: Occurrence of thermophilic species in inland waters – case study

    The picture shows two men in waterproof working clothes standing in a small boat on Lake Constance. One of them is holding a fishing net. He seems to be pulling it out of the water. In the background, the lakeshore and a settlement are visible.

    … level of approximately 4,000 kg annually. By contrast, the warm summers of 2014 and 2015 as well as 2018 and 2019 are reflected in a brief temporary increase in catch … level of approximately 4,000 kg annually. By contrast, the warm summers of 2014 and 2015 as well as 2018 and 2019 are reflected in a brief temporary increase in catch …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    TOU-I-2: Snow cover for winter tourism

    The picture shows a ski lift heading for a slope wooded predominantly with conifer trees. The slope is covered with a thin layer of snow. However, in the foreground especially, there are large areas of ground without any snow cover thus revealing grass and bare earth. A radiant sun is shining brightly from a cloudless sky.

    … fluctuations in weather patterns. On average across the Alps, it was possible in 2015 to use artificial snow in more than two thirds of the piste areas 202 , in the … fluctuations in weather patterns. On average across the Alps, it was possible in 2015 to use artificial snow in more than two thirds of the piste areas 202 , in the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-I-1: Water temperature in the sea

    The picture shows a view of the surface of the sea from below. The sun’s rays are beaming through the water’s surface. The sea is coloured dark blue to turquoise-green.

    … T., Abraham J., Zhu J. 2017: Improved estimates of ocean heat content from 1960 to 2015. Science Advances, Vol 3, Issue 3. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.1601545 .   74 - Xiao … T., Abraham J., Zhu J. 2017: Improved estimates of ocean heat content from 1960 to 2015. Science Advances, Vol 3, Issue 3. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.1601545 .   74 - Xiao …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

    GE-I-3: Birch pollen burdens

    The picture shows a birch blossom with its pollen distributed by the wind.

    … D’Amato G., Holgate S.T., Pawankar R., Ledford D.K., Cecchi L., Al-Ahmad M. et al. 2015: Meteorological conditions, climate change, new emerging factors, and asthma … D’Amato G., Holgate S.T., Pawankar R., Ledford D.K., Cecchi L., Al-Ahmad M. et al. 2015: Meteorological conditions, climate change, new emerging factors, and asthma …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Woodland and forestry

    The picture shows a coniferous forest. The bark-free trunk of a damaged spruce tree is visible in the foreground. In the light-coloured wood of this tree the distinct frass traces of a bark beetle are clearly visible.

    … for this important indicator (then entitled FW-R-1 Mixed forests) compared to the 2015 Monitoring Report. For an update, data are required from the 2022 BWI which … for this important indicator (then entitled FW-R-1 Mixed forests) compared to the 2015 Monitoring Report. For an update, data are required from the 2022 BWI which …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Soil

    The picture shows a person kneeling on a ploughed field. Scrutinising the dark-brown soil with their eyes, the individual lets it trickle from one hand to the other.

    … themes. As far as the case study on soil erosion is concerned – illustrated in the 2015 and 2019 Monitoring Reports – it was possible to develop the 2023 Monitoring … themes. As far as the case study on soil erosion is concerned – illustrated in the 2015 and 2019 Monitoring Reports – it was possible to develop the 2023 Monitoring …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Financial services industry

    The picture shows a man sitting at a desk holding a ballpoint pen between his fingers while operating a pocket calculator. There are several documents on the desk; it is just possible to make out the fuzzy image of some charts.

    … to climate change. For example, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 is being used to highlight the importance of insurance policies in … to climate change. For example, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 is being used to highlight the importance of insurance policies in …