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Call for Papers for open call N° 71, July 2026, semi-thematic

 

Global changes and their effects on the earth system: climate and the cryosphere

 

Deadline for paper submissions: April 15, 2026

 

 

 

 

Bioclimates of the Valparaíso Region, Chile

Authors

  • Federico Luebert Freie Universität Berlin, Institut für Biologie – Botanik, Altensteinstr. 6 D-14195 Berlin; Departamento de Silvicultura y Conservación de la Naturaleza, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y Conservación de la Naturaleza, Universidad de Chile, Santiago
  • Patricio Pliscoff Université de Lausanne, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Lausanne; Departamento de Geografía, Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad de Chile, Santiago
No. 44 (2012)
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5370.2012.26408
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Abstract

The Valparaíso Region in its continental area is located under the influence of a Mediterraneanclimate. Analyses of data from meteorological stations and climatic surfaces suggest that elevationand topographical position respect to Andes and Coastal Cordilleras determine the climatic variationwithin the Region. Climate change projections in the continental area indicate a general trend to anincrease of temperature and a decrease of precipitation. Based on cluster analyses, five bioclimatescan be recognised in the continental area of the Region of Valparaíso: coastal bioclimate, inlandbioclimate, inland mountain bioclimate, pre-Andean and Andean bioclimate. The insular area of theJuan Fernández Archipelago is also under the influence of a Mediterranean climate, although withmore humid conditions than in the continental area. Easter Island has a tropical bioclimate. Eachbioclimate is briefly described in terms of distribution, and climatic and vegetation features.    

Keywords:

Bioclimatology , climate , Easter Island , Juan Fernández , Mediterranean , Vegetation
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Luebert, F., & Pliscoff, P. (2012). Bioclimates of the Valparaíso Region, Chile. Investigaciones Geográficas, (44), Pág. 41–56. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5370.2012.26408
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