Historical impact of water infrastructure on water levels of the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap system

The rapid rate of water infrastructure development in the Mekong Basin is a cause for concern due to its potential impact on fisheries and downstream natural ecosystems. In this paper, we analyze the historical water levels of the Mekong River and Tonle Sap system by comparing pre- and post-1991 dai...

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Main Authors: T. A. Cochrane, M. E. Arias, T. Piman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-11-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/18/4529/2014/hess-18-4529-2014.pdf