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Catchment Hydrology Under Climate Change

A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydrology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025 | Viewed by 2474

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jian Wang

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State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Health and Green Remediation, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
Interests: isotope hydrology; ecohydrology; biogeochemistry; non-point source pollution and water quality safety
Dr. Lei Jiao

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School of Geographical Sciences and Tourism, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China
Interests: ecohydrology; evapotranspiration; vegetation restoration; soil water; water-limited areas
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Dr. Beibei Zhang

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Ecology and Nature Conservation Institute, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
Interests: forest hydrology; forest ecology; plant water uptake; isotopic hydrology; climate change
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Dr. Cicheng Zhang

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School of Geographical Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
Interests: isotope hydrology; ecohydrology; forest hydrology; hydrological model

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Catchment hydrology exerts a critical role in revealing the hydrological response and function of terrestrial and aquatic environments under climate change. Hydrological processes and responses provide a scientific basis for the management of the ecosystem and controlling water pollution under climate change. Both observations and models point to an increase in storm frequency and intensity under future climate change scenarios. Many related issues remain challenges in a changing world, such as hydrological responses, hydrological connectivity, runoff generation, sediment and pollutant transport, etc. In this Special Issue, we aim to bring together researchers to exchange the latest research ideas relating to catchment hydrology under climate change, such as extreme precipitation and seasonal drought. The topics of interest to this Special Issue may be related, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

  • Runoff generation;
  • Hydrological processes;
  • Soil erosion and its effects;
  • Hydrological connectivity;
  • Evapotranspiration;
  • Non-point source pollution;
  • Water resource management;
  • Biogeochemical cycling processes.

Dr. Jian Wang
Dr. Lei Jiao
Dr. Beibei Zhang
Dr. Cicheng Zhang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • catchment hydrology
  • hydrological process
  • pollutant transport
  • climate change
  • extreme precipitation
  • storm events

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Effects of Forest Operations on Runoff and Sediment Variations in Catchments Under Intense Forest Activity and Climate Stress in the South-Central Chile
by Daniel Sanhueza, Giacomo Pellegrini, Andrés Iroumé and Lorenzo Picco
Water 2024, 16(22), 3337; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16223337 - 20 Nov 2024
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Forestry operations and climate variability affect hydrologic response and sediment transport. Management of forested catchments under intense forestry activity in areas under climatic stress is critical. This study analyzes the impact of forest operations (thinning and clearcutting) on runoff (Q) and suspended sediment [...] Read more.
Forestry operations and climate variability affect hydrologic response and sediment transport. Management of forested catchments under intense forestry activity in areas under climatic stress is critical. This study analyzes the impact of forest operations (thinning and clearcutting) on runoff (Q) and suspended sediment loads (SSL) in three small catchments (named N02, N03 and N04, respectively) in south-central Chile, where rainfall has decreased by 20% since 2010. Using modified double mass curves and piecewise regression, we separated the effects of forest practices and climate. Thinning in N02 initially reduced Q and SSL, with stable Q overtime, while final harvest in N03 and N04 increased Q, although less than expected. SSL surged post-harvest: 3.6 times in N03 and 1.8 times in N04, potentially linked to hillslope instability. Major SSL events contributed over 55% of post-harvest sediment yield in both catchments, with maximum yields reaching 7.2 tons ha−1 yr−1 in N03 and 4.1 tons ha−1 yr−1 in N04. SSL recovered to pre-harvest levels by the third year, except during a rainy year. Management practices likely contributed to lower SSL and faster recovery. These findings improve our understanding of catchment responses to forest practices and climate change, aiding sustainable forest and water resource management. Full article
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Sub-Shrub Components Change the Soil Water Storage Response to Daily Precipitation and Air Temperature in the Loess Plateau
by Jianbo Liu, Weiliang Chen, Weiwei Fang and Bing Zhang
Water 2023, 15(23), 4157; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15234157 - 30 Nov 2023
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Soil water shortage has become a severe issue in ecological restoration and sustainable development in the Loess Plateau, facing the challenges of climate change and vegetation restoration. This study monitored the soil water content in surface soil (0–40 cm) with different sub-shrub component [...] Read more.
Soil water shortage has become a severe issue in ecological restoration and sustainable development in the Loess Plateau, facing the challenges of climate change and vegetation restoration. This study monitored the soil water content in surface soil (0–40 cm) with different sub-shrub component treatments, including the natural condition (NC), the canopy plus the roots (CR) and only the roots (OR), to analyze the change in soil water storage (∆W) and its response to precipitation (P) and air temperature (Ta) on a daily scale. P was the main factor controlling the daily ∆W, contributing 49–52% to the variation in the daily ∆W, and Ta only explained 6–21% of the variation. Minimum P amounts of 0.74–1.12 mm and maximum Ta of 29.09–32.00 °C were the thresholds required to increase soil water storage (W). Sub-shrub components showed significant influences on soil water conservation. We found that the ∆W hierarchy for each sub-shrub treatment was NC (1.73 mm) > CR (0.71 mm) > OR (0.56 mm) on rainy days and NC (−0.53 mm) < CR (−0.36 mm) < OR (−0.06 mm) on no-rain days. Additionally, the hierarchy of the rainwater retention rate was NC (26.43%) > OR (13.71%) > CR (4.58%). Thus, a canopy could increase infiltration and hugely consume soil water at the same time, while litter could weaken or offset the canopy’s effects and the roots promote infiltration with little evaporation loss. Full article
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