Extreme value distribution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005523",
  "term": "Extreme value distribution",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A family of probability distributions used to model the maximum or minimum values from a large collection of random observations. In meteorology and climatology, it is applied to analyze and predict the probability of rare events like record-breaking rainfall, wind speeds, or temperatures over a given period. The Generalised Extreme Value (GEV) distribution is a common form that combines the Gumbel, Fréchet, and Weibull families into a single framework for such analysis.",
  "see_also": [
    "design wave",
    "extreme wave height"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/extreme-value-distribution/"
}