Unveiling hydrological dynamics in data-scarce regions: experiences from the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Basin
Abstract + + 2 (9.5 %), an increase in depth of 4.4 m (30.9 %), and an increase in volume of 7.8 × 108 m3 (27.2 %). In contrast, Lake Abijata witnessed an extraordinary 68 % decrease in area and a depth decrease of 1.6 m (37.2 %). During the impact period, the mean annual rainfall experienced a decrease of 6.5 % and 2.7 % over Lake Abijata and Lake Chamo, respectively. Actual evapotranspiration decreased by 2.9 % in Lake Abijata but increased by up to 4.5 % in Lake Chamo. Surface inflow to Lake Abijata decreased by 12.5 %, while Lake Chamo experienced an 80.5 % increase in surface inflow. Sediment depth in Lake Chamo also increased by 0.6 m (4.2 %). The results highlight that the changing hydrological regime in Lake Chamo is driven by increased surface runoff and sediment intrusion associated with anthropogenic influences. The hydrological regime of Lake Abijata is affected by water abstraction from feeding rivers and lakes for industrial and irrigation purposes. This integrated methodology provides a holistic understanding of complex data-scarce hydrological systems and potential driving factors in the Rift Valley Lakes in Ethiopia, which could have global applicability.
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Englisch
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Unveiling hydrological dynamics in data-scarce regions: experiences from the Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes Basin ; volume:28 ; number:8 ; year:2024 ; pages:1853-1872 ; extent:20
Hydrology and earth system sciences ; 28, Heft 8 (2024), 1853-1872 (gesamt 20)
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10.5194/hess-28-1853-2024
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2405020443172.237329259525
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Beteiligte
- Ayalew, Ayenew D.
- Wagner, Paul D.
- Sahlu, Dejene
- Fohrer, Nicola
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