IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FUTURE DISCHARGES AND FLOW CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TANA RIVER, SUB-ARCTIC NORTHERN FENNOSCANDIA



: Lotsari E, Veijalainen N, Alho P, Kayhko J

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

: 2010

: Geografiska Annaler: Series A, Physical Geography

: GEOGRAFISKA ANNALER SERIES A-PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

: GEOGR ANN A

: 2

: 92A

: 2

: 263

: 284

: 22

: 0435-3676

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0459.2010.00394.x(external)


Compared to the present, in most simulations, both HQ1/250a and HQ1/2a flood discharges diminished, with spring floods occurring earlier also. Although the relative reduction in flow characteristics (velocities, bed shear stresses and stream powers per unit area) was more notable in 1/2a compared to 1/250a floods, the discharge peaks of the former would theoretically still be able to transport the fine sediments that form the river bed. Based on most of the climate scenarios, autumnal floods become more frequent in the future and hence, their role in sediment transport may become more significant compared to the present-day situation.



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