Isotope Fingerprints of Precipitation in Groundwater, Lakes and Rivers

Dear Colleagues,

The replenishment of surface waters and groundwater occurs predominantly by precipitation. Recent climate change has also caused variations in the amount of precipitation and their isotopic composition. Lack of precipitation can cause deterioration of surface water discharges and decrease of groundwater levels what can lead to water scarcity for both human consumption and ecosystem needs. On the other hand, an extreme amount of precipitation can cause problems such as flooding, etc. Variations in the isotopic composition in precipitation are reflected in the isotopic composition of groundwater and surface waters (rivers and lakes). In this way, water isotopes as natural tracers allow us to define groundwater and surface waters (spatial and temporal) recharge catchments. In addition, isotope composition in all three water body types will help detecting any change in these inter-dependent systems caused by climate change, anthropogenic activities, or natural disasters such as volcanic eruption, regional fires, etc. This Special Issue of Water will focus on this relation, not just taking into account ¹⁸O and ²H but all isotopes and hydrogeological parameters that can provide information about water resources.

Dr. Tamara Marković
Dr. Ines Krajcar Bronić
Guest Editors

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