Reply to comment of Legates et al.
In the previous comment, Legates et al. express concern about the statistical reliability of the positive runoff–temperature relationship presented by Labat et al. We are grateful for this opportunity to respond to these concerns. As Legates et al. correctly points out, the effect of temperature on...
| Published in: | Advances in Water Resources |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2005
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| Online Access: | http://oatao.univ-toulouse.fr/3406/ http://oatao.univ-toulouse.fr/3406/1/Labat_3406.pdf https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advwatres.2005.04.007 |
| Summary: | In the previous comment, Legates et al. express concern about the statistical reliability of the positive runoff–temperature relationship presented by Labat et al. We are grateful for this opportunity to respond to these concerns. As Legates et al. correctly points out, the effect of temperature on runoff is a complex relationship, which involves precipitation, evaporation, anthropomorphic affects, among others. As such, the effect of increased temperature on runoff is strongly dependent on the identity of the watershed of interest. For example, a watershed located in a glaciated region, such as Iceland, exhibits a strong positive correlation between runoff and temperature, whereas a watershed located in a arid climate, such as the Sahara desert, exhibits a negative correlation; often there is no run off at all during the summer months in such watersheds. |
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