Cryosphere–groundwater connectivity is a missing link in the mountain water cycle

M van Tiel, C Aubry-Wake, L Somers, C Andermann… - Nature Water, 2024 - nature.com
The mountain cryosphere and groundwater play pivotal roles in shaping the hydrological
cycle, yet their connectivity remains incompletely understood. Current knowledge on …

The global scenario of hydrogeochemical research on glacier meltwater: a bibliometric and visualization analysis

R Kumar, PS Pippal, R Kumar, P Kumar… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in scientific research into hydrogeochemical
research on glacier meltwater. Nevertheless, systematic and quantitative analyses are …

Climate-induced salinization may lead to increased lake nitrogen retention

X Jiang, C Liu, Y Hu, K Shao, X Tang, L Zhang, G Gao… - Water Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Salinization caused by climate change and nitrogen (N) pollution are both important
environmental threats for inland lakes. However, evaluating their interactive effects …

Impacts of the desiccation of the Aral Sea on the Central Asian dust life‐cycle

JR Banks, B Heinold… - Journal of Geophysical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The formation of the Aralkum (Aral Desert), following the severe desiccation of the former
Aral Sea since the 1960s, has created what may be regarded as one of the world's most …

Adaptation to climate change in the mountain regions of Central Asia: A systematic literature review

Z Saidaliyeva, V Muccione… - Wiley …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The mountains of Central Asia support many environmental functions and
ecosystem services. The mountain environments and their services are affected by climate …

Hydrochemistry dynamics in a glacierized headwater catchment of Lhasa River, Tibetan Plateau

L Mingyue, S Xuejun, L Shengnan, W Jie… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mountain glaciers are essential for supplying water resources that sustain downstream
communities and livelihoods, yet the hydrogeochemical dynamics at glacier terminals and …

Controls on spatial variability in mean concentrations and export patterns of river chemistry across the Australian continent

S Liu, R Dupas, D Guo, A Lintern… - Water Resources …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The state and dynamics of river chemistry are influenced by both anthropogenic and natural
catchment characteristics. However, understanding key controls on catchment mean …

Relation of hydrogeology and contaminant sources to drinking water quality in southern Kazakhstan

Z Tleuova, DD Snow, M Mukhamedzhanov… - Water, 2023 - mdpi.com
Southern Kazakhstan is one of the fastest-growing regions of this country and continued
development depends on a sustainable supply of freshwater for multiple purposes …

Geological controls on the geothermal system and hydrogeochemistry of the deep low-salinity Upper Cretaceous aquifers in the Zharkent (eastern Ily) Basin, south …

A Kozhagulova, V Yapiyev, L Karabayanova… - Frontiers in Earth …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The Zharkent (eastern Ily) Basin is renowned for its low-salinity natural hot springs and
geothermal wells, primarily utilized for recreational purposes. Despite the growing …

[HTML][HTML] Five decades of freshwater salinization in the Amu Darya River basin

L Hao, P Wang, B Gojenko, J Yu, A Lv, F Li… - Journal of Hydrology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Study region The Amu Darya River (ADR) basin in Central Asia. Study focus To
understand the spatiotemporal patterns and underlying driving mechanisms of river …