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September 10, 2025

Quasi-Linear Convective Systems and Derechos across Europe: Climatology, Accompanying Hazards, and Societal Impacts

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QLCSs are prevalent in Central Europe during summer, while southern regions experience them into late autumn.
The study identified 1475 QLCS cases, with 52 classified as derechos, illustrating varying intensities.
Lightning is the primary hazard associated with QLCSs, affecting 94.4% of impacted areas, followed by severe winds.
QLCS events led to 104 fatalities and 886 injuries, with 10 impactful cases causing nearly half of these outcomes.

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Radar-based climatology reveals severe weather patterns in Europe, indicating significant societal hazards.

Surowiecki et al. (2025) studied this question.

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