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Divergent effects of climate change on future groundwater availability in key mid-latitude aquifers

Earth Sciences

Divergent effects of climate change on future groundwater availability in key mid-latitude aquifers

W. Wu, M. Lo, et al.

This study by Wen-Ying Wu and colleagues explores the intricate dynamics of groundwater storage changes in stressed aquifers, revealing that groundwater resilience is influenced not only by precipitation but also by factors like evapotranspiration and snowmelt. Discover how climate change and over-pumping interact in this vital resource.

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Abstract
Groundwater is a crucial freshwater source, especially in dry mid-latitude regions. This study uses a fully coupled climate model (CESM-LE) to project 21st-century changes in groundwater storage (GWS) within seven significantly stressed aquifers under the RCP8.5 scenario. Results show that GWS changes aren't solely determined by precipitation trends but are also significantly influenced by altered evapotranspiration and snowmelt. The combined effects of over-pumping and climate change lead to GWS reduction, with pumping often exceeding natural replenishment.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Jul 24, 2020
Authors
Wen-Ying Wu, Min-Hui Lo, Yoshihide Wada, James S. Famiglietti, John T. Reager, Pat J.-F. Yeh, Agnès Ducharne, Zong-Liang Yang
Tags
groundwater
climate change
aquifers
evapotranspiration
snowmelt
RCP8.5
GWS reduction

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