Table 1 Comparison of annual rainfall change estimates due to tropical forest loss
Reference | Data source | Geographical area | Annual rainfall change due to deforestation (mm %−1) | Annual rainfall produced from forests (L/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
This study | CMIP6 LUMIP runs (n = 11) | Pantropical | –2.0 ± 1.5 | 200 ± 150 |
Smith et al.7 | CMIP6 historical runs (n = 24) | Pantropical | –2.16 ± 0.84 | 216 ± 84 |
Smith et al.8 | Satellite observations (n = 10) | Pantropical | –3.0 ± 1.2 | 300 ± 120 |
MEAN | –2.4 ± 0.6 | 240 ± 60 | ||
This study | CMIP6 LUMIP runs (n = 11) | Amazon | –3.1 ± 2.1 | 310 ± 210 |
Spracklen and Garcia-Carreras9 | Regional and global climate models (n = 96) | Amazon | –3.7 ± 3.0 | 370 ± 300 |
Smith et al.8 | Satellite observations (n = 10) | Amazon | –2.76 ± 1.4 | 276 ± 140 |
MEAN | –3.0 ± 1.1 | 300 ± 110 | ||
