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(2008) The impact of climate change on the water resources of Hindukush–Karakorum–Himalaya region under different glacier coverage scenarios
Authors |
Akhtar M. , Ahmad N. , Booij M. |
Source |
Journal of Hydrology (6) |
Type |
P - Paper (2851) |
Peer Review |
2 - Medium (2288) |
Audience |
S - Specialist (3514) |
Pages |
148-163 |
Notes |
Comparison of two models showing the precipitation and temperature scenarios, effects on water discharge with 100%, 50% and 0% glacier coverage in three river basins of the HKH region under the SRES A2 scenario. The models have conflicting results. |
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Categories
Mountains and Highlands
Himalayas
Keywords
Hindukush–Karakorum–Himalaya region
glaciers
regional climate model
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Entered by: Holly Wallis-copley, 2/2009