Hydrological Processes and Climate Change in Eurasia

A special issue of Geosciences (ISSN 2076-3263). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydrogeology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2025 | Viewed by 1054

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1. Earth Science Institute, St. Petersburg State University, 199034 St. Petersburg, Russia
2. Department of Monitoring and Forecasting Climate Change and the Environment, North-Eastern State University, 685000 Magadan, Russia
Interests: permafrost environment; dangerous hydrological phenomena; mathematical modelling; remote sensing data; the influence of the active layer of permafrost on runoff formation; mountainous hydrology
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Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce a call for papers for a Special Issue in the Journal of Geosciences focusing on "Hydrological Processes and Climate Change in Eurasia". This Special Issue aims to explore the intricate interactions between hydrological processes, climate change, hazards, and water resources in the ecologically significant region of Eurasia. Eurasia is a crucial climatic region undergoing rapid environmental changes due to global warming. The Special Issue welcomes original research papers, reviews, and case studies that investigate various aspects, including, but not limited to, assessment and prediction of hydrological responses to climate change; advanced mathematical models for understanding hydrological processes; identification and mitigation of climate-related hazards (e.g., floods, droughts) on water resources; impacts of changing hydrological patterns on ecosystems and societies; vulnerability and resilience of Eurasia's water systems to climate variations; sustainable water resources management strategies under changing climatic conditions. We invite researchers to submit their cutting-edge work that sheds light on the hydrological complexities in Eurasia, especially that using mathematical modeling approaches. All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure scientific rigor and relevance to the Special Issue's theme. This Special Issue will be devoted to the Fifth Hydrological Conference “Hydrology in the Era of Change” in memory of outstanding Russian hydrologist Prof. Yury Vinogradov (http://vinogradovconference.ru/eng).

Dr. Olga Makarieva
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Keywords

  • hydrological processes
  • mathematical modelling
  • climate change
  • hazards
  • cryosphere
  • Eurasia

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Advancements in Remote Sensing for Monitoring and Risk Assessment of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
by Serik Nurakynov, Nurmakhambet Sydyk, Zhaksybek Baygurin and Larissa Balakay
Geosciences 2025, 15(6), 211; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences15060211 - 5 Jun 2025
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Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) have emerged as a critical threat to high-mountain communities and ecosystems, driven by accelerated glacier retreat and lake expansion under climate change. This review synthesizes advancements in remote sensing technologies and methodologies for GLOF monitoring, risk assessment, and [...] Read more.
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) have emerged as a critical threat to high-mountain communities and ecosystems, driven by accelerated glacier retreat and lake expansion under climate change. This review synthesizes advancements in remote sensing technologies and methodologies for GLOF monitoring, risk assessment, and mitigation. Through a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)-guided systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis of studies from 2010 to 2025, we evaluate the transformative role of remote sensing in overcoming traditional field-based limitations. Central to this review is the exploration of multi-sensor data fusion for high-resolution lake dynamics mapping, machine learning algorithms for predictive risk modelling, and hydrodynamic simulations for flood propagation analysis. This review underscores the importance of these technologies in improving GLOF risk assessments and supporting early warning systems, which are crucial for safeguarding vulnerable high-mountain communities. It addresses existing challenges, such as data integration and model calibration, and advocates for collaborative efforts between scientists, policymakers, and local stakeholders to translate technological advancements into effective mitigation strategies, ensuring the sustainability of these at-risk regions. Full article
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