Fragmentation of Andes-to-Amazon connectivity by hydropower dams
Andes-to-Amazon river connectivity controls numerous natural and human systems in the
greater Amazon. However, it is being rapidly altered by a wave of new hydropower …
greater Amazon. However, it is being rapidly altered by a wave of new hydropower …
[HTML][HTML] The flood recession period in Western Amazonia and its variability during the 1985–2015 period
Abstract Study region The upper Amazon River, where the water level measured at the
Tamshiyacu station (Peru) shows seasonal variability of seven meters. Study focus Key …
Tamshiyacu station (Peru) shows seasonal variability of seven meters. Study focus Key …
River geomorphology and fish diversity around the Manseriche Gorge, the last Andean crossing is in peril
The transition from the Andes to the Amazon lowland hosts a high biodiversity and currently
is facing several anthropogenic activities, including hydropower infrastructure projects. Little …
is facing several anthropogenic activities, including hydropower infrastructure projects. Little …
Amazon river flow regime and flood recessional agriculture: Flood stage reversals and risk of annual crop loss
The annual flood cycle is an important driver of ecosystem structure and function in large
tropical rivers such as the Amazon. Riparian peasant communities rely on river fishing and …
tropical rivers such as the Amazon. Riparian peasant communities rely on river fishing and …
Hydrogeomorphology of the origin of the Amazon River, the confluence between the Marañón and Ucayali rivers
The origin of the Amazon River is formed at the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali
rivers. Remote sensing and detailed hydrodynamics, sediment transport and bed …
rivers. Remote sensing and detailed hydrodynamics, sediment transport and bed …
The vegetation history of an Amazonian domed peatland
The peatland pole forests of the Pastaza-Marañón Foreland Basin (PMFB), Peru, are the
most carbon-dense ecosystems known in Amazonia once below ground carbon stores are …
most carbon-dense ecosystems known in Amazonia once below ground carbon stores are …
Morphodynamics of anabranching structures in the Peruvian Amazon River
JD Abad, AP Garcia, J Marín‐Díaz… - Earth Surface …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Along its 650‐km reach, the Peruvian Amazon River comprises anabranching structures,
spanning from the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers to the Peru–Brazil …
spanning from the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers to the Peru–Brazil …
Impacts of flow regulation on geomorphic adjustment and riparian vegetation succession along an anabranching reach of the Upper Yellow River
Abstract Closure of Longyangxia Dam in 1986, the uppermost large dam along the trunk
stream of the Upper Yellow River in western China, permanently altered the flow regime in …
stream of the Upper Yellow River in western China, permanently altered the flow regime in …
Morphodynamic Characteristics of a Complex Anabranching System in the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau and the Implications for Anabranching Stability
The understanding of fluvial processes controlling morphological adjustments and stability
of anabranching rivers remains incomplete. Focusing on a complex anabranching system in …
of anabranching rivers remains incomplete. Focusing on a complex anabranching system in …
Free and underfit-scavenger river dynamics dominate the large amazonian Pacaya-Samiria wetland structure
The Peruvian Amazon is known for harboring the greatest biodiversity on the planet, with a
world record for biodiversity per unit area. Previous studies suggested that the high …
world record for biodiversity per unit area. Previous studies suggested that the high …