TY - JOUR
T1 - Storm solute behaviour in a montane Mediterranean forested catchment
AU - Ávila, Anna
AU - Piñol, Josep
AU - Rodà, Ferran
AU - Neal, Colin
PY - 1992/1/1
Y1 - 1992/1/1
N2 - The results of an extensive study of streamwater chemistry during stormflow events, for a montane Mediterranean area, are presented. Four groups of variables are identified as having contrasting behaviour: alkalinity and pH; nitrate and potassium; sulphate and chloride; sodium, calcium and magnesium. The results show a complex pattern of response to flow that can be broadly linked to: (1) antecedent hydrological conditions; (2) rainfall intensity; (3) supplies of water from chemically distinct areas within the catchment. However, comparisons between this study and a parallel one which examined the composition of waters within the catchment, show that it is presently impossible to quantify the relative supplies from each part of the catchment. The findings are reviewed in relation to analogous studies within a European setting and in relation to modelling initiatives. © 1992.
AB - The results of an extensive study of streamwater chemistry during stormflow events, for a montane Mediterranean area, are presented. Four groups of variables are identified as having contrasting behaviour: alkalinity and pH; nitrate and potassium; sulphate and chloride; sodium, calcium and magnesium. The results show a complex pattern of response to flow that can be broadly linked to: (1) antecedent hydrological conditions; (2) rainfall intensity; (3) supplies of water from chemically distinct areas within the catchment. However, comparisons between this study and a parallel one which examined the composition of waters within the catchment, show that it is presently impossible to quantify the relative supplies from each part of the catchment. The findings are reviewed in relation to analogous studies within a European setting and in relation to modelling initiatives. © 1992.
U2 - https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-1694(92)90238-Q
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-1694(92)90238-Q
M3 - Article
VL - 140
SP - 143
EP - 161
JO - Journal of Hydrology
JF - Journal of Hydrology
SN - 0022-1694
ER -