Reply to the comment on "Rainfall erosivity in Europe" by Auerswald et al.

摘要: Abstract Recently, in the Auerswald et al. (2015) comment on “Rainfall erosivity Europe”, 5 criticisms were addressed: i) neglect of seasonal erosion indices, ii) published studies and data, iii) low temporal resolution especially maximum rain intensity, iv) use precipitation data instead subsequent deviation R-factor Germany Austria compared with previous studies, v) differences considered time periods between countries. We reply as follows: (i) An evaluation index at European scale is, to our knowledge, not achievable present available but would be a future goal. Synchronous publication is mandatory, specifically because soil loss ratios are this date. looking forward appropriate study by authors comment, who assert that they have access required data. (ii) discuss evaluate relevant original work reply; however, we cannot consider what scientific community. (iii) The third point critique was based misunderstanding (2015), did indeed calculate intensity highest available. (iv) values higher due involvement snow rather Pan-European interpolation. argue an interpolation across borders creates more reliable set. (v) agree short series or from different generally problem all large-scale requires improvement future. However, affects countries variability study, confident overall results map biased. In conclusion, rainfall compilation (REDES) great success yielded 1541 stations average length 17.1 years