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77 APPENDIX D Scenario 3: Drought, Heat, and Extreme Temperatures In the past it was one big drought every 10 years, then it came to one drought every five years, and now the trends are showing that it will be one every three to five years. So we are in a crisis alright, that is true.
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78 t r a n s p o r t a t i o n r e s i l i e n c e modelling results show that annual mean temperature in Europe is likely to increase more than the global mean temperature. Until the end of this century the average annual temperature in Europe is projected to increase by 2.5–5.5°C for the A2 scenario, and 1–4°C for the B2 scenario.
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79A P P E N D I X D : s c E N A r I o 3 : D r o u g h t , h E A t , A N D E X t r E m E t E m P E r A t u r E s the normal asset management program. For example, rail transit agencies might have to monitor track condition and the potential occurrence of rail buckling or train breakdowns (especially in tunnels)
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80 t r a n s p o r t a t i o n r e s i l i e n c e reopened in one day, minimizing disruption. Electrical systems, which were a peripheral but critical part of the transportation systems, were tied to the region's electricity grid and began to fail as the brownouts continued.
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81A P P E N D I X D : s c E N A r I o 3 : D r o u g h t , h E A t , A N D E X t r E m E t E m P E r A t u r E s term (i.e., 10 to 20 years) , many of the design and materials specifications for transport infrastructure will result in assets that can withstand higher temperatures over extended periods.
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82 t r a n s p o r t a t i o n r e s i l i e n c e were responsible for pavements and structures)
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