Historical Weather Data from Chronicon Conventus Franciscani Brodii in Savo (1706–1932): An Attempt to Reconstruct Microregional Weather Patterns and their Influence on Daily Life
Historical Weather Data from Chronicon Conventus Franciscani Brodii in Savo (1706–1932): An Attempt to Reconstruct Microregional Weather Patterns and their Influence on Daily Life
Author(s): Katarina BotićSubject(s): Local History / Microhistory, Social history, Environmental interactions, 18th Century, 19th Century, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), Interwar Period (1920 - 1939)
Published by: Društvo za hrvatsku ekonomsku povijest i ekohistoriju - Izdavačka kuća Meridijani
Keywords: Sava river valley; Slavonski Brod; Franciscan Chronicles 18th – 20th century; Early Modern Period; Contemporary History; historical weather data; historical climatology;
Summary/Abstract: Historical weather data from Chronicon Conventus Franciscani Brodii in Savo (1706–1932) consists of numerous entries regarding weather patterns, such as storms, hail, extreme pluvial episodes, drought and cold periods, flooding and periods of Sava river freezing, grape harvests etc. Franciscan monastery in question is situated on the left bank of the Sava river, in a region specific for its microclimate conditions while in the wider region, it is situated at a very sensitive spot between hydrologically active regions of northern Balkan Peninsula and the Alps. The data is analysed and compared to reconstructed Old World Drought Atlas (OWDA) and other available climate data such as temperature, precipitation and consequently flooding episodes. Influence on daily life is considered. Regardless of strong bias in quality of entries Chronicon is a highly valuable source of information.
Journal: Ekonomska i ekohistorija - Časopis za gospodarsku povijest i povijest okoliša
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 16
- Page Range: 97-115
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English