WaDE: Watershed Dynamics and Evolution
Watersheds
such as the Tennessee River Basin are changing rapidly because of human impacts on the environment including changes in the way we use land. These changes can alter water storage and the impact of rainfall runoff at a time when rain events are becoming more frequent and intense. The Watershed Dynamics and Evolution project aims to better predict the consequences of intense precipitation and changes in land use on how watersheds function.
Keywords | biogeochemistry, high performance computing, land-use and land cover change, precipitation, water, watershed |
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TYPE | Scientific Focus Area |
Conceptual diagram of research activities focused on improving our predictive understanding of watershed function under changing land use and climate conditions. (Image credit: Oak Ridge National Lab)