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Environmental Sciences
Danielle K. Hare, Susanne A. Benz, Barret L. Kurylyk, Zachary C. Johnson, Neil C. Terry, Ashley M. Helton
Summary: This study presents a web tool application called PASTA that analyzes paired air and stream temperature signals, using publicly available stream temperature data and large-scale climate observations, to evaluate spatiotemporal patterns in stream thermal sensitivity and relative groundwater influence. The tool fits sinusoidal curves of daily stream and air temperatures to indicate groundwater influence characteristics and performs linear regressions for stream versus air temperatures to indicate stream thermal sensitivity.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
E. E. Webb, M. M. Loranty, J. W. Lichstein
Summary: The study shows that changes in surface water significantly alter the albedo in the Arctic-boreal region and explain up to 27% of the spatial variation in monthly albedo change from 2000 to 2019. The increase in radiative forcing due to changes in surface water extent is most pronounced in the continuous permafrost zone, contributing to a positive feedback between permafrost thaw and climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Rachel E. Schattman, Meredith T. Niles, Hannah M. Aitken
Summary: Climate change and access to water are interconnected concerns for agriculture and other sectors, with water governance historically conducted by states through statutory guidance and common law in the northeastern United States. While current governance approaches may not be enough for resource conservation and equitable allocation, future shifts in regulations, enforcement, and competition among users are expected. This study raises the question of how to prepare for a time when existing governance mechanisms cannot ensure conservation and equitable distribution of resources amidst competition or degradation.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anke Uhl, Hans Juergen Hahn, Anne Jaeger, Teresa Luftensteiner, Tobias Siemensmeyer, Petra Doell, Markus Noack, Klaus Schwenk, Sven Berkhoff, Markus Weiler, Clemens Karwautz, Christian Griebler
Summary: Climate change is causing a decrease in groundwater recharge in some regions while the demand for groundwater for drinking and irrigation purposes is increasing, leading to declining groundwater tables and reduced surface water levels in rivers. This reversal of groundwater-surface water interactions is resulting in drying rivers, impacts on lotic ecosystems, and an increase in contaminants in groundwater. Unpredictability of current models and limited scientific evidence on tipping points for groundwater-surface water interactions have hindered public and political awareness, delaying the implementation of necessary management measures.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Chanchai Petpongpan, Chaiwat Ekkawatpanit, Ryan T. Bailey, Duangrudee Kositgittiwong, Phayom Saraphirom
Summary: This study examines the spatio-temporal patterns of surface water-groundwater interactions in the Yom and Nan River basins in Thailand under different future climate conditions. The results show that increased air temperature and rainfall can lead to decreased groundwater recharge from surface water percolation, as well as reduced groundwater flow to rivers. However, the impact on aquifer recharge from rivers is minimal. The findings provide valuable insights into how future climate change can affect water supply in northern Thailand.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Collin Sutton, Sanjiv Kumar, Ming-Kuo Lee, Eian Davis
Summary: The study focused on the impact of climate change and human activities on groundwater trends in Georgia, USA over a span of 36 years. It found statistically significant declines in groundwater levels in the deep confined Coastal Plain and Floridan aquifer systems, potentially attributed to irrigation water withdrawals, while the Surficial aquifer system showed relatively neutral trends. Shallow aquifers closely corresponded to changes in precipitation and streamflow trends.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan M. MacDonald, R. Murray Lark, Richard G. Taylor, Tamiru Abiye, Helen C. Fallas, Guillaume Favreau, Ibrahim B. Goni, Seifu Kebede, Bridget Scanlon, James P. R. Sorensen, Moshood Tijani, Kirsty A. Upton, Charles West
Summary: Groundwater recharge rates in Africa were quantified for the period 1970-2019, revealing measurable recharge in most environments but lower rates in arid and semi-arid regions. The study found that only LTA rainfall is significantly related to LTA recharge at the continental scale, while other factors are important at local scales. The dataset provides valuable information for assessing groundwater development potential and water security in Africa.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paul D. Brooks, Andrew Gelderloos, Margaret A. Wolf, Logan R. Jamison, Courtenay Strong, D. Kip Solomon, Gabriel J. Bowen, Steve Burian, Xiaonan Tai, Seth Arens, Laura Briefer, Tracie Kirkham, Jesse Stewart
Summary: The study focuses on improving predictions of snowmelt-driven water supplies through long-term streamflow and climate records. It identifies the strong predictive role of groundwater discharge on runoff efficiency, and demonstrates that incorporating information on antecedent groundwater storage with precipitation and melt dynamics can significantly reduce uncertainty in annual runoff.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eunhee Lee, Hyeonju Lee, Dongkyu Park, Hyoun-Tae Hwang, Changhui Park
Summary: The potential impact of observation error on the calibration performance of an integrated watershed model was investigated. A three-dimensional integrated model was constructed and applied to assess the groundwater-surface water interaction process in the Sabgyo watershed in South Korea. Different weighting schemes considering observation error variances were applied to the parameter estimation tool, and the results were compared with stochastic models. The study concluded that the comparison of different weighting schemes could contribute to an improved characterization of watershed processes and reduce model uncertainty arising from observation errors.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hotaek Park, Masahiro Tanoue, Atsuko Sugimoto, Kimpei Ichiyanagi, Go Iwahana, Tetsuya Hiyama
Summary: Arctic precipitation in the form of rainfall or snowfall, influenced by climate change, can impact ecohydrological processes depending on the source waters. A numerical water tracer model was developed to quantify the contribution rates of different source waters to evapotranspiration, showing the importance of understanding the spatiotemporal variability of tracers in the surface-subsurface system. Soil moisture was mainly influenced by rainfall, while snowfall had a significant contribution to evapotranspiration during spring. The tracer model demonstrated the capability of quantifying the impact of different water sources on evapotranspiration, emphasizing its potential for studying future climate change scenarios.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bin Li, Yi Zheng, Giuliano Di Baldassarre, Peng Xu, Saket Pande, Murugesu Sivapalan
Summary: This study explores the groundwater vulnerability of Beijing and investigates the impact of human response on the groundwater-population-economy system. The results show that rapid economic development and larger precipitation may lead to short-term recovery of groundwater table but contribute to more severe depletion in the long run. Strengthening policymakers' views on groundwater depletion and improving labor force input can effectively reduce groundwater vulnerability.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Elham R. Freund, Hansjorg Seybold, Scott Jasechko, James W. Kirchner
Summary: This study analyzes almost 1 million river junctions and over 4.2 million groundwater wells in the contiguous United States and reveals that the branching angles of stream networks vary systematically with the degree to which streams lose or gain water from nearby groundwater aquifers. This relationship persists across different stream orders and channel gradients, providing the first continental-scale observational evidence of the potential contribution of groundwater to the development of large-scale drainage patterns.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Olivia L. Miller, Matthew P. Miller, Patrick C. Longley, Jay R. Alder, Lindsay A. Bearup, Tom Pruitt, Daniel K. Jones, Annie L. Putman, Christine A. Rumsey, Tim McKinney
Summary: This study provides estimates of projected baseflow changes in the Upper Colorado River Basin under different climatic conditions, showing potential declines in total baseflow supplied to the Lower Colorado River Basin, with a possible increase under warm/wet conditions. Additionally, the results highlight the impacts of climate-driven changes in high-elevation hydrology on basinwide water availability.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huimin Wang, Yufei Jiao, Bill X. Hu, Fulin Li, Dan Li
Summary: In this study, a physically based and distributed hydrological model (WEP-L) was used to analyze the effects of surface water and groundwater interaction and its spatiotemporal variation in the Xiaoqing River basin. The results show that the exchange capacity between surface water and groundwater is significantly influenced by season, with the wet season and dry season accounting for 48.75% and 22.87% of the whole year, respectively. Furthermore, considering different climate change scenarios, the exchange capacity of surface water and groundwater increases when rainfall increases, while it decreases slightly when temperature increases. This study provides insights into the quantification of surface water and groundwater interaction at the regional scale and contributes to our understanding of the water cycle and evolution of water resources in the Xiaoqing River basin.
Article
Limnology
Zachary J. Hanson, Jacob A. Zwart, Stuart E. Jones, Alan F. Hamlet, Diogo Bolster
Summary: The study examined the potential impact of climate change on the hydrology of lakes in North America, finding that warming temperatures will lead to reduced ice cover and snowpack, increased evaporation, and varied responses among different lake types. Drainage lakes showed little change in water levels, while seepage lakes may experience a decrease in minimum water levels.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Nasim Fazel, Ronny Berndtsson, Cintia Bertacchi Uvo, Kaveh Madani, Bjorn Klove
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2018)
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Engineering, Environmental
Leo-Juhani Merio, Hannu Marttila, Pertti Ala-aho, Pekka Hanninen, Jarkko Okkonen, Raimo Sutinen, Bjorn Klove
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Torabi Haghighi, Meseret Walle Menberu, Hamid Darabi, Justice Akanegbu, Bjorn Klove
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Hamid Darabi, Bahram Choubin, Omid Rahmati, Ali Torabi Haghighi, Biswajeet Pradhan, Bjorn Klove
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Elina Isokangas, Anna-Kaisa Ronkanen, Pekka M. Rossi, Hannu Marttila, Bjorn Klove
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leo-Juhani Merio, Pertti Ala-aho, Jarmo Linjama, Jan Hjort, Bjorn Klove, Hannu Marttila
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Navid Yaraghi, Anna-Kaisa Ronkanen, Hamid Darabi, Bjorn Klove, Ali Torabi Haghighi
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Anna Jaros, Pekka M. Rossi, Anna-Kaisa Ronkanen, Bjorn Klove
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zahra Karimidastenaei, Ali Torabi Haghighi, Omid Rahmati, Kabir Rasouli, Sajad Rozbeh, Abdollah Pirnia, Biswajeet Pradhan, Bjorn Klove
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abolfazl Jalali Shahrood, Meseret Walle Menberu, Hamid Darabi, Omid Rahmati, Pekka M. Rossi, Bjorn Klove, Ali Torabi Haghighi
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Autio, Pertti Ala-Aho, Anna-Kaisa Ronkanen, Pekka M. Rossi, Bjorn Klove
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sofeem Nasim, Mourad Oussalah, Bjorn Klove, Ali Torabi Haghighi
Summary: This paper proposes a method of using a wearable IoT platform and machine learning models to estimate and classify snow depth classes. The results show that this method has higher accuracy and lower cost compared to other traditional measurement methods, and has the potential for further development.
JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Zhanar Naurozbayeva, Aziza Baubekova, Anastasia Kvasha, Vladimir Lobanov, Bjorn Klove, Ali Torabi Haghighi
Summary: This article analyzes the driving factors of long-term change in the ice regime of the Northern Caspian Sea using satellite and in situ observation. It compares the linear trend and step change models to assess climatic shifts. The stepwise shift in temperatures in the 1980s is linked to changes in atmospheric circulation. The decrease in negative temperatures impacts the length and intensity of winters, resulting in a shorter freeze period and reduced ice thickness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Ali Torabi Haghighi, Mehdi Mazaheri, Siamak Amiri, Sahand Ghadimi, Roohollah Noori, Mourad Oussalah, Alireza Gohari, Mojtaba Noury, Ali Akbar Hekmatzadeh, Bjorn Klove
Summary: This study examines the influence of human activities and climate variability on 86 dams and hydropower across Iran. It introduces the concept of 'mirage water' to estimate the impact of these factors on inflow. Data analysis shows that out of 1729 m(3)s(-1) of mirage water, 705 m(3)s(-1) are contributed by anthropogenic activities and 1024 m(3)s(-1) by precipitation deficits. This indicates that some parts of Iran's strategic investments in water resources management over the past 60 years have failed. The study underscores the necessity for enhanced management practices and infrastructure investments to ensure sustainable water resources in arid and semi-arid regions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Michelle Nygren, Markus Giese, Bjorn Klove, Ezra Haaf, Pekka M. Rossi, Roland Barthel
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY X
(2020)