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  • Statistical Physics
  • Dynamical Systems Theory

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  • High-impact geophysical events (e.g., extreme temperatures, cyclones, geomagnetic storms) share common origins as temporary deviations from typical system trajectories.
  • These deviations form coherent structures at characteristic scales, but their underlying physics remain challenging to model.
  • Current statistical extreme value analysis methods focus on event probabilities rather than the physics driving them.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the knowledge gap in understanding the physics of extreme geophysical events.
  • To present challenges and new formalisms for studying these phenomena.
  • To advocate for stochastic approaches in geophysical event analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of statistical physics and dynamical systems theory applications in geophysics.
  • Analysis of limitations in current extreme value analysis techniques.
  • Introduction of new formalisms for geophysical event study.

Main Results:

  • Extreme geophysical events, despite differences, exhibit common dynamical origins.
  • Statistical extreme value analysis is insufficient for explaining the physics of these events.
  • A gap exists in connecting rare phenomena to underlying anomalous geophysical regimes.

Conclusions:

  • Stochastic approaches are crucial for advancing the understanding of extreme geophysical events.
  • New formalisms are needed to bridge the gap between statistical analysis and physical mechanisms.
  • Further research into tailored stochastic models can improve geophysical event prediction and understanding.