A Method for Estimating the Risk of Dam Reservoir Silting in Fire-Prone Watersheds: A Study in Douro River, Portugal

A Method for Estimating the Risk of Dam Reservoir Silting in Fire-Prone Watersheds: A Study in Douro River, Portugal

Forest fires are an increasing problem over recent decades. The fires, among other consequences, lead to an increase in the soil vulnerability to water erosion and a consequent increase in sedimentation rates. When barriers are present, such as dams or weirs, there is an amplified risk of sediment a...

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Main Authors: Daniela Patrícia Salgado Terêncio, Rui Manuel Vitor Cortes, Fernando António Leal Pacheco, João Paulo Moura, Luís Filipe Sanches Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
wildfire
erosion risk
barrier inventory
water quality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/11/2959

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