Analyzing precipitationsheds to understand the vulnerability of rainfall dependent regions

It is well known that rivers connect upstream and downstream ecosystems within watersheds. Here we describe the concept of precipitationsheds to show how upwind terrestrial evaporation source areas contribute moisture for precipitation to downwind sink regions. We illustrate the importance of upwind...

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Autori principali: P. W. Keys, R. J. van der Ent, L. J. Gordon, H. Hoff, R. Nikoli, H. H. G. Savenije
Natura: Articolo
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: Copernicus Publications 2012-02-01
Serie:Biogeosciences
Accesso online:http://www.biogeosciences.net/9/733/2012/bg-9-733-2012.pdf