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Author Ollivier, C.C.; Carrière, S.D.; Heath, T.; Olioso, A.; Rabefitia, Z.; Rakoto, H.; Oudin, L.; Satgé, F.
Title Ensemble precipitation estimates based on an assessment of 21 gridded precipitation datasets to improve precipitation estimations across Madagascar Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies Abbreviated Journal
Volume 47 Issue Pages 101400
Keywords Precipitation products, Remote sensing, Ensemble approach, Hydrology, Madagascar
Abstract Study region this study focuses on Madagascar. This island is characterized by a great diversity of climate, due to trade winds and the varying topography. This country is also undergoing extreme rainfall events such as droughts and cyclones. Study focus the rain gauge network of Madagascar is limited (about 30 stations). Consequently, we consider relevant satellite-based precipitation datasets to fill gaps in ground-based datasets. We assessed the reliability of 21 satellite-based and reanalysis precipitation products (P-datasets) through a direct comparison with 24 rain gauge station measurements at the monthly time step, using four statistical indicators: Kling-Gupta Efficiency (KGE), Correlation Coefficient (CC), Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), and Bias. Based on this first analysis, we produced a merged dataset based on a weighted average of the 21 products. New hydrological insights for the region based on the KGE and the CC scores, WFDEI (WATCH Forcing Data methodology applied to ERA-Interim), CMORPH-BLD (Climate Prediction Center MORPHing satellite-gauge merged) and MSWEP (Multi-Source Weighted Ensemble Precipitation) are the most accurate for estimating rainfall at the national scale. Additionally, the results reveal a high discrepancy between bio-climatic regions. The merged dataset reveals higher performance than the other products in all situations. These results demonstrate the usefulness of a merging approach in an area with a deficit of rainfall data and a climatic and topographic diversity.
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Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ Ollivier2023101400 Serial 288
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Author Zwartendijk, B.W.; Ghimire C. P.; Ravelona M.; Lahitiana J.; van Meerveld H. J.
Title Hydrometric data and stable isotope data for streamflow and rainfall in the Marolaona catchment, Madagascar, 2015-2016 Type Miscellaneous
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Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ ref10.5285/f93d87ed-7bc4-4d03-9690-3856e6cbbd11 Serial 289
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Author Ola, I.; Drebenstedt, C.; Burgess, R.M.; Mensah, M.; Hoth, N.; Okoroafor, P.; Külls, C.
Title Assessing petroleum contamination in parts of the Niger Delta based on a sub-catchment delineated field assessment Type Journal Article
Year 2024 Publication Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Abbreviated Journal
Volume 196 Issue 6 Pages 585
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Abstract The Niger Delta in Nigeria is a complex and heavily contaminated area with over 150,000 interconnected contaminated sites. This intricate issue is compounded by the region’s strong hydrological processes and high-energy environment, necessitating a science-based approach for effective contamination assessment and management. This study introduces the concept of sub-catchment contamination assessment and management, providing an overarching perspective rather than addressing each site individually. A description of the sub-catchment delineation process using the digital elevation model data from an impacted area within the Delta is provided. Additionally, the contamination status from the delineated sub-catchment is reported. Sediment, surface water and groundwater samples from the sub-catchment were analyzed for total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), respectively. Surface sediment TPH concentrations ranged from 129 to 20,600 mg/kg, with subsurface (2-m depth) concentrations from 15.5 to 729 mg/kg. PAHs in surface and subsurface sediment reached 9.55 mg/kg and 0.46 mg/kg, respectively. Surface water exhibited TPH concentrations from 10 to 620 mg/L, while PAHs ranged from below detection limits to 1 mg/L. Groundwater TPH concentrations spanned 3 to 473 mg/L, with total PAHs varying from below detection limits to 0.28 mg/L. These elevated TPH and PAH levels indicate extensive petroleum contamination in the investigated sediment and water environment. Along with severe impacts on large areas of mangroves and wetlands, comparison of TPH and PAH concentrations with sediment and water quality criteria found 54 to 100% of stations demonstrated exceedances, suggesting adverse biological effects on aquatic and sediment biota are likely occurring.
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Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ Ola2024 Serial 290
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Author Krüger, N.; Külls, C.; Bruggeman, A.; Eliades, M.; Christophi, C.; Rigas, M.; Eracleous, T.
Title Groundwater recharge estimates with soil isotope profiles-is there a bias on coarse-grained hillslopes? Type Conference Article
Year 2020 Publication EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 9840
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Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ Krueger2020groundwater Serial 42
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Author Tziritis, E.; Aschonitis, V.; Balacco, G.; Daras, P.; Doulgeris, C.; Fidelibus, M.D.; Gaubi, E.; Gueddari, M.; Güler, C.; Hamzaoui, F.; others
Title MEDSAL Project-Salinization of critical groundwater reserves in coastal Mediterranean areas: Identification, risk assessment and sustainable management with the use of integrated modelling and smart ICT tools Type Conference Article
Year 2020 Publication EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 2326
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Call Number THL @ christoph.kuells @ Tziritis2020medsal Serial 43
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