Documentary evidence for changing climatic and anthropogenic influences on the Bermejo Wetland in Mendoza, Argentina, during the 16th–20th century

This paper examines the processes underlying changes to the once-extensive Bermejo Wetland, east of the city of Mendoza, Argentina (32°55' S, 68°51' W). Historical documents and maps from the 16th to 20th century are used to reconstruct environmental shifts. Historical documents indicate p...

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Main Authors: F. Rojas, M. R. Prieto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-05-01
Series:Climate of the Past
Online Access:http://www.clim-past.net/8/951/2012/cp-8-951-2012.pdf