Located at the crossover of three continents, the Canary Islands are well known as one of the main tourists
destinations for Europeans. Often referred to as The Fortunate Islands in ancient times, the
islands enjoy a mild climate that allows for outdoor activities all year round. Locals and visitors can
explore the many natural attractions in the islands, including diverse and stunning landscapes, four
national parks, volcanoes, rainforests, long sandy beaches, a rich and extraordinary gastronomy, etc.,
all wrapped in an easy-going way of living that make the Canary Islands a dream destination for many.
Energy production and consumption are at the core of technological development, economic growth, and, in
general, human well-being. Already from the very beginning of our civilisation, when early humans figured
out how to control fire, allowing them to better resist cold temperatures or to cook their food, energy has
been central to our development. The Industrial Revolution, healthcare advancements, food production and
storage, transport systems, etc. would never have been possible without increasing production and consumption
of energy.
The beautiful game, the most popular sport in the world. Football. Drama, joy, tension, passion,
unpredictability... A roller coaster of emotions played out over 90 minutes (or 120!),
for 9 months a year, shaping the fate of each club in every league / cup competition across the globe.
Will my club win the league? Qualify for a European competition? Avoid relegation?
Or is it finally the year we go up? Many questions, no certain answers. Unpredictability...
but is there a way to get a hint of what's to come, to predict the future?
Lanzarote is the northernmost and easternmost of the Canary Islands. Located 125 km off the coast of
continental Africa (figure 1), its subtropical climate is characterised by mild temperatures all year-round and
little precipitation. Sometimes referred to as the island of eternal Spring, Lanzarote's climate
is classified as hot dessert climate according to the Köppen climate classification.
Using Aemet's Open Data,
I downloaded temperature and precipitation data from the last 50
years recorded at the station located at Lanzarote airport, with the aim of analysing
possible trends over this period.
