Impacts of the North Atlantic Oscillation on stream water chemistry in mid-Wales
Analysis of winter stream chemistry data from the Afon Hafren in mid-Wales reveals links between stream chemistry and the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO). K, Y, Al and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations increase during high NAO index months (relatively warm and wet weather), while Ca, Mg...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:8a92eb15b745478184011d2f368b5896 2023-05-15T17:28:05+02:00 Impacts of the North Atlantic Oscillation on stream water chemistry in mid-Wales L. Ness C. Neal T. D. Davies B. Reynolds 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z https://doaj.org/article/8a92eb15b745478184011d2f368b5896 EN eng Copernicus Publications http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/8/409/2004/hess-8-409-2004.pdf https://doaj.org/toc/1027-5606 https://doaj.org/toc/1607-7938 1027-5606 1607-7938 https://doaj.org/article/8a92eb15b745478184011d2f368b5896 Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, Vol 8, Iss 3, Pp 409-421 (2004) Technology T Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering TD1-1066 Geography. Anthropology. Recreation G Environmental sciences GE1-350 article 2004 ftdoajarticles 2022-12-31T13:07:17Z Analysis of winter stream chemistry data from the Afon Hafren in mid-Wales reveals links between stream chemistry and the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO). K, Y, Al and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations increase during high NAO index months (relatively warm and wet weather), while Ca, Mg and NO 3 concentrations increase during low NAO months (relatively cold and dry conditions) with the increased concentrations lasting into the next month. The cause of the concentration changes varies between constituents: Y, Al and DOC are impacted by short term variations in rainfall; Mg and Ca are influenced by flow conditions; and NO 3 is temperature controlled. The dominant control mechanism for K concentration seems to be related to rainfall after tree felling has taken place but, prior to felling, the relationships are less certain. Keywords: nitrate, potassium, yttrium, aluminium, Dissolved Organic Carbon, magnesium, calcium, North Atlantic Oscillation, stream chemistry, Plynlimon, Hafren Article in Journal/Newspaper North Atlantic North Atlantic oscillation Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
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Analysis of winter stream chemistry data from the Afon Hafren in mid-Wales reveals links between stream chemistry and the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO). K, Y, Al and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations increase during high NAO index months (relatively warm and wet weather), while Ca, Mg and NO 3 concentrations increase during low NAO months (relatively cold and dry conditions) with the increased concentrations lasting into the next month. The cause of the concentration changes varies between constituents: Y, Al and DOC are impacted by short term variations in rainfall; Mg and Ca are influenced by flow conditions; and NO 3 is temperature controlled. The dominant control mechanism for K concentration seems to be related to rainfall after tree felling has taken place but, prior to felling, the relationships are less certain. Keywords: nitrate, potassium, yttrium, aluminium, Dissolved Organic Carbon, magnesium, calcium, North Atlantic Oscillation, stream chemistry, Plynlimon, Hafren |
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L. Ness C. Neal T. D. Davies B. Reynolds |
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L. Ness C. Neal T. D. Davies B. Reynolds |
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Impacts of the North Atlantic Oscillation on stream water chemistry in mid-Wales |
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Impacts of the North Atlantic Oscillation on stream water chemistry in mid-Wales |
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Impacts of the North Atlantic Oscillation on stream water chemistry in mid-Wales |
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Impacts of the North Atlantic Oscillation on stream water chemistry in mid-Wales |
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Impacts of the North Atlantic Oscillation on stream water chemistry in mid-Wales |
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impacts of the north atlantic oscillation on stream water chemistry in mid-wales |
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North Atlantic North Atlantic oscillation |
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