Climatic and geologic controls on suspended sediment flux in the Sutlej River Valley, western Himalaya
The sediment flux through Himalayan rivers directly impacts water quality and is important for sustaining agriculture as well as maintaining drinking-water and hydropower generation. Despite the recent increase in demand for these resources, little is known about the triggers and sources of extreme...
Main Authors: | H. Wulf, B. Bookhagen, D. Scherler |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2012-07-01
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Series: | Hydrology and Earth System Sciences |
Online Access: | http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/16/2193/2012/hess-16-2193-2012.pdf |
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