Predicting the Likely Thermal Impact of Current and Future Dams Around the World
Abstract Selective water release from the deeper pools of reservoirs alters the temperature of downstream rivers. Thermal destabilization of downstream rivers can be detrimental to the riverine ecosystem by disturbing the growth stages of various aquatic species. To predict this impact of planned hy...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-10-01
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Series: | Earth's Future |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1029/2020EF001916 |