This study uses the International Center for Theoretical Physics(ICTP)Regional Climate Model version 5(RegCM5.0)to investigate the impact of the Fouta Djallon topography on the mean surface climate of West Africa with...This study uses the International Center for Theoretical Physics(ICTP)Regional Climate Model version 5(RegCM5.0)to investigate the impact of the Fouta Djallon topography on the mean surface climate of West Africa with a focus on the June–September(JJAS)season.Two experiments were conducted:a control simulation with current topography(REF)and a sensitivity simulation with flattened terrain(FLAT).Results show that reducing the elevation leads to decreased rainfall and increased temperatures,particularly over the Guinea Coast and the modified topographic region.Rainfall decreases by approximately 4.59%in the Guinea Coast sub-zone,while it slightly increases by about 2.76%in the Sahel.The most significant rainfall reduction,exceeding 20%,occurs over the flattened area.Temperature rises across both regions,with the strongest warming over the Fouta Jallon region.This pattern is likely due to the suppression of orographic uplift,which enhances the southwesterly monsoon flow from the Atlantic Ocean and causes a northward shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone(ITCZ)into the Sahel.The findings highlight the key role of Fouta Jallon topography on the West African climate system.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the impact of vanadium at dif- ferent concentration on enzyme activity and microbial biomass in soils. [Method] Us- ing pot experiments in the growth cabinet, we would like ...[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the impact of vanadium at dif- ferent concentration on enzyme activity and microbial biomass in soils. [Method] Us- ing pot experiments in the growth cabinet, we would like to investigate the changes of the soil enzyme activity and microbial biomass at different growing stages of rape （Brassica juncea L.） at different soil vanadium concentrations （soil background value was 147 mg/kg, spiked with 0, 50, 100, 150, 250 and 500 mg/kg of exogenous vanadium）. [Result] Among all enzymes examined, polyphenol oxidase was most sensitive to soil vanadium. Addition of 50 mg/kg vanadium decreased its activity up to 56% of the control probably due to the vanadium toxicity. In comparison, the ac- tivities of sucrase, urease and catalase was less affected by soil vanadium. Surpris- ingly, the activity of sucrase, urease and catalase at the rape seedling stage differed significantly from at the maturity stage, highlighting the potential impact of plant growth on the vanadium-soil enzyme interaction. Different soil vanadium concentra- tions led to increases of microbial biomass to different extents. However, the corre- lation between soil microbial biomass carbon and phosphorus with vanadium con- centrations was insignificant. This revealed that the presence of additional factors （eg. plant） affected soil microbial biomass carbon and phosphorus aside from soil vanadium. [Conclusion] Polyphenol oxidase may be considered as an indicator of soil vanadium contamination. Due to the highly complicated interaction between vanadium and soil biological activities during plant growth, more investigations are required to reveal the mechanisms beyond our findings here.展开更多
The Wenchuan （汶川） earthquake on 12 May 2008 induced a large number of landslides, collapses, and rockfalls along the Longmenshan （龙门山） fault. The landslide in Niujnau （牛圈） Valley （named Niujuan landslide...The Wenchuan （汶川） earthquake on 12 May 2008 induced a large number of landslides, collapses, and rockfalls along the Longmenshan （龙门山） fault. The landslide in Niujnau （牛圈） Valley （named Niujuan landslide）, close to the epicenter, is one that travelled a long distance with damaging consequences. Using QuickBird satellite images and GIS tools, the seismogenic mass movements are analyzed, and the movement phases, travel path, and post-catastrophic processes of Niujuan landslide are described and discussed. Image interpretation and a GPS survey showed that the mass movements denuded 37% of the research area. The Niujuan landslide moved 1 950 m along the Lianhuaxingou （莲花心沟） stream, transformed to a debris avalanche, and accumulated in the downstream bed of Niujuan Valley, where they formed a dam 30 m in height, blocking the Niujuan stream and creating a barrier lake basin with 0.11 million m3 storage capacity. Subsequent to the Ninjuan landslide, debris flowshave been more active in Lianhuaxingou and Niujuan valleys because of the accumulated mass of debris.展开更多
Hazards and risks assessment of dangerous geocryological processes is actual problem in connection with climate change.Permafrost is widespread in Russia,Canada,the USA(Alaska), China,Mongolia and in mountain regions....Hazards and risks assessment of dangerous geocryological processes is actual problem in connection with climate change.Permafrost is widespread in Russia,Canada,the USA(Alaska), China,Mongolia and in mountain regions.Currently there are many papers concerning permafrost-related hazards,but the conceptual and based techniques are not available.Different approaches for solving this problem are considered in the paper.The generally accessible techniques of geocryological processes quantitative risk assessment are not available.The problem lies in uncertainty appearing from展开更多
Hazards and risks assessment of dangerous geocryological processes is an actual problem in connection with climate change.Permafrost is widespread in Russia,Canada,the USA(Alaska),China,Mongolia and in mountain region...Hazards and risks assessment of dangerous geocryological processes is an actual problem in connection with climate change.Permafrost is widespread in Russia,Canada,the USA(Alaska),China,Mongolia and in mountain regions.Currently there are many papers concerning permafrost-related hazards,but the conceptual and basic techniques are not available. Different approaches for solving this problem are considered in the paper.The generally accessible techniques of geocryological processes quantitative risk assessment are not available.The problem lies展开更多
There are 15 large areas in Moscow with development of deep landslides,on some of which the activation of landslides has taken place,sometimes directly concerned with human activity.The development of deep landslides ...There are 15 large areas in Moscow with development of deep landslides,on some of which the activation of landslides has taken place,sometimes directly concerned with human activity.The development of deep landslides on high banks of Moscow River results from deforming of Jurassic clays,which are deposited on depths of 20-110 m.They have complex mechanism,huge mass and provide big problems in realizing protective measures.In展开更多
The Wenchuan earthquake of 2008 in the Sichuan Province(China)is one of the most destructive earthquakes in recent years.It killed about 89 thousand people and caused considerable economic damage.In the first phase of...The Wenchuan earthquake of 2008 in the Sichuan Province(China)is one of the most destructive earthquakes in recent years.It killed about 89 thousand people and caused considerable economic damage.In the first phase of research the main objective was in detailed image interpretation and mapping of the territory of a key site around Beichuan City,at the initial stage of adaptation of the natural-technical environment after the catastrophic earthquake.For this purpose we used展开更多
The report presents an analysis of a unique data set demonstrating the influence of geocryological processes on the 75-km Chara-China Railway track(northern Transbaikal region).The originality of these investigations ...The report presents an analysis of a unique data set demonstrating the influence of geocryological processes on the 75-km Chara-China Railway track(northern Transbaikal region).The originality of these investigations lies in the study of the influence of natural processes on the road in the absence of any repair works or protective and compensating measures for a long period of time(1998~2014).These conditions allowed assessment of the actual damage to the railroad.展开更多
Formation and evolution of sedimentary basin is the clue for oil-and-gas generation zones of sedimentary cover that makes the problem of sedimentary basins geodynamics of great importance one. Geodynamics of relief is...Formation and evolution of sedimentary basin is the clue for oil-and-gas generation zones of sedimentary cover that makes the problem of sedimentary basins geodynamics of great importance one. Geodynamics of relief is defined by deep mantle movements. Mechanical-mathematical model of the lithosphere dynamics gives possibility to link the basin parameters with mantle diaper upwelling. Analysis of geophysical fields gives opportunity to evaluate the astenosphere upwelling, and the elaborated self-conjugated thermo-gravimetric model makes this evaluation reliable and trustworthy one.展开更多
This paper describes principles, methods and results of a large-scale （1： 25,000） structural-geodynamic mapping of Moscow territory. Neotectonic structures of different ranks--elevations and depressions, lineaments...This paper describes principles, methods and results of a large-scale （1： 25,000） structural-geodynamic mapping of Moscow territory. Neotectonic structures of different ranks--elevations and depressions, lineaments and GDAZ （geodynamic active zones） are presented on the map. Geodynamic active zones are linear or isometric crust volumes of different scales that localized spatially, where conditions for tectonic stress concentration and relaxation, and high gradients of movements and rocks deformity are favorable by different reasons. They differ from active faults, which are rare on geodynamic-stable platform territories, by absence of noticeable displacements in rocks and a more geodynamic stability. Nevertheless, GDAZ can be hazard to engineering buildings, since these zones are favorable for developing exogenous （such as erosion, impoundment, karst, sliding, etc.） and endogenous geological processes （such as seismicity, water-fluid permeability and heat flux）. They can also become migration and localization channels of nature-anthropogenic pollution.展开更多
Inland valleys are agro-ecosystems whose study is necessary not only for agricultural and agro-pastoral perspectives but also for the management of natural crises such as floods and droughts. This cannot be done by ig...Inland valleys are agro-ecosystems whose study is necessary not only for agricultural and agro-pastoral perspectives but also for the management of natural crises such as floods and droughts. This cannot be done by ignoring the catchment area which circumscribes them. The present study aims at evaluating the geomorphological parameters of the basin and their influence on the hydrological functioning of the Okpara catchment in general and the lowlands in particular for a good management of the said basin. To do so, an SRTM image was exploited thanks to GIS and Remote Sensing tools to analyze the morphometric properties of this watershed with ArcGIS 10.3 software. Through the results of this study, it can be seen that the Okpara watershed is very elongated, the relief is not very uneven with a dense hydrographic network characterized by low peak flood flows. The watershed is characterized by a permeable geological formation that favours a good infiltration of surface water and limits runoff. Thus, for a good management of the catchment area from these lowlands at the head of the hydrographic network, it is important to undertake actions to improve the storage capacity and to restore the flow channels.展开更多
The environmental risks associated with genetically-engineered( GE) organisms have been controversial,and so have the models for the assessment of these risks. We propose an ecologically-based environmental risk asses...The environmental risks associated with genetically-engineered( GE) organisms have been controversial,and so have the models for the assessment of these risks. We propose an ecologically-based environmental risk assessment( ERA) model that follows the 1998 USEPA guidelines,focusing on potential adverse effects to biological diversity. The approach starts by( 1) identifying the local environmental values so the ERA addresses specific concerns associated with local biological diversity. The model simplifies the indicator endpoint selection problem by( 2) classifying biological diversity into ecological functional groups and selecting those that deliver the identified environmental values.( 3) All of the species or ecosystem processes related to the selected functional groups are identified and( 4) multi-criteria decision analysis( MCDA) is used to rank the indicator endpoint entities,which may be species or ecological processes. MCDA focuses on those species and processes that are critical for the identified ecological functions and are likely to be highly exposed to the GE organism. The highest ranked indicator entities are selected for the next step.( 5) Relevant risk hypotheses are identified. Knowledge about the specific transgene and its possible environmental effects in other countries can be used to assist development of risk hypotheses.( 6) The risk hypotheses are ranked using MCDA with criteria related to the severity of the potential risk. The model emphasizes transparent,expert-driven,ecologically-based decision-making and provides formal methods for completing a screening level-ERA that can focus ERA on the most significant concerns. The process requires substantial human input but the human capital is available in most countries and regions of the world.展开更多
Landslides are one of the most widespread and dangerous phenomena in the urbanized territories. In Moscow they affect about 3% of the most valuable territory, including churches and historical buildings located at hig...Landslides are one of the most widespread and dangerous phenomena in the urbanized territories. In Moscow they affect about 3% of the most valuable territory, including churches and historical buildings located at high banks of the Moskva River. Recently the landslide activation occurred. Normal functioning of city infrastructure and implementation of effective slope protection measures require special landslide monitoring. Mechanical-mathematical model of high viscous fluid was applied for the landslide-prone slopes modeling. Equation of continuityand an approximatedNavier-Stockes equation f or slow motions in a thin layer were used. The results of modelling give possibility to define the landslide section with upmost velocity that should be monitored in the first place. Some important parameters used for numerical modelling can be defined from monitoring data.展开更多
Mountains are important suppliers of freshwater to downstream areas,affecting large populations in particular in High Mountain Asia(HMA).Yet,the propagation of water from HMA headwaters to downstream areas is not full...Mountains are important suppliers of freshwater to downstream areas,affecting large populations in particular in High Mountain Asia(HMA).Yet,the propagation of water from HMA headwaters to downstream areas is not fully understood,as interactions in the mountain water cycle between the cryo-,hydro-and biosphere remain elusive.We review the definition of blue and green water fluxes as liquid water that contributes to runoff at the outlet of the selected domain(blue)and water lost to the atmosphere through vapor fluxes,that is evaporation from water,ground,and interception plus transpiration(green)and propose to add the term white water to account for the(often neglected)evaporation and sublimation from snow and ice.We provide an assessment of models that can simulate the cryo-hydro-biosphere continuum and the interactions between spheres in high mountain catchments,going beyond disciplinary separations.Land surface models are uniquely able to account for such complexity,since they solve the coupled fluxes of water,energy,and carbon between the land surface and atmosphere.Due to the mechanistic nature of such models,specific variables can be compared systematically to independent remote sensing observations-providing vital insights into model accuracy and enabling the understanding of the complex watersheds of HMA.We discuss recent developments in spaceborne earth observation products that have the potential to support catchment modeling in high mountain regions.We then present a pilot study application of the mechanistic land surface model Tethys&Chloris to a glacierized watershed in the Nepalese Himalayas and discuss the use of high-resolution earth observation data to constrain the meteorological forcing uncertainty and validate model results.We use these insights to highlight the remaining challenges and future opportunities that remote sensing data presents for land surface modeling in HMA.展开更多
基金supported by the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), France (UMR IGE Imputation, Grant no. 252RA5)the Laboratoire Mixte International NEXUS (LMI-NEXUS) (Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire)
文摘This study uses the International Center for Theoretical Physics(ICTP)Regional Climate Model version 5(RegCM5.0)to investigate the impact of the Fouta Djallon topography on the mean surface climate of West Africa with a focus on the June–September(JJAS)season.Two experiments were conducted:a control simulation with current topography(REF)and a sensitivity simulation with flattened terrain(FLAT).Results show that reducing the elevation leads to decreased rainfall and increased temperatures,particularly over the Guinea Coast and the modified topographic region.Rainfall decreases by approximately 4.59%in the Guinea Coast sub-zone,while it slightly increases by about 2.76%in the Sahel.The most significant rainfall reduction,exceeding 20%,occurs over the flattened area.Temperature rises across both regions,with the strongest warming over the Fouta Jallon region.This pattern is likely due to the suppression of orographic uplift,which enhances the southwesterly monsoon flow from the Atlantic Ocean and causes a northward shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone(ITCZ)into the Sahel.The findings highlight the key role of Fouta Jallon topography on the West African climate system.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41101484)Swiss National Science Foundation PZ00P2(142232)~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the impact of vanadium at dif- ferent concentration on enzyme activity and microbial biomass in soils. [Method] Us- ing pot experiments in the growth cabinet, we would like to investigate the changes of the soil enzyme activity and microbial biomass at different growing stages of rape （Brassica juncea L.） at different soil vanadium concentrations （soil background value was 147 mg/kg, spiked with 0, 50, 100, 150, 250 and 500 mg/kg of exogenous vanadium）. [Result] Among all enzymes examined, polyphenol oxidase was most sensitive to soil vanadium. Addition of 50 mg/kg vanadium decreased its activity up to 56% of the control probably due to the vanadium toxicity. In comparison, the ac- tivities of sucrase, urease and catalase was less affected by soil vanadium. Surpris- ingly, the activity of sucrase, urease and catalase at the rape seedling stage differed significantly from at the maturity stage, highlighting the potential impact of plant growth on the vanadium-soil enzyme interaction. Different soil vanadium concentra- tions led to increases of microbial biomass to different extents. However, the corre- lation between soil microbial biomass carbon and phosphorus with vanadium con- centrations was insignificant. This revealed that the presence of additional factors （eg. plant） affected soil microbial biomass carbon and phosphorus aside from soil vanadium. [Conclusion] Polyphenol oxidase may be considered as an indicator of soil vanadium contamination. Due to the highly complicated interaction between vanadium and soil biological activities during plant growth, more investigations are required to reveal the mechanisms beyond our findings here.
基金supported by the NSFC-RFBR Projects (Nos. 40911120089, 08-05-92206 NSFCa)the Russian Leading Science Schools Programme (No. НШ-3405.2010.5)+1 种基金the Interna-tional Cooperation Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (No. 2009DFR20620)the International Cooperation Project of the Department of Science and Technology of Sichuan Province (No. 2009HH0005)
文摘The Wenchuan （汶川） earthquake on 12 May 2008 induced a large number of landslides, collapses, and rockfalls along the Longmenshan （龙门山） fault. The landslide in Niujnau （牛圈） Valley （named Niujuan landslide）, close to the epicenter, is one that travelled a long distance with damaging consequences. Using QuickBird satellite images and GIS tools, the seismogenic mass movements are analyzed, and the movement phases, travel path, and post-catastrophic processes of Niujuan landslide are described and discussed. Image interpretation and a GPS survey showed that the mass movements denuded 37% of the research area. The Niujuan landslide moved 1 950 m along the Lianhuaxingou （莲花心沟） stream, transformed to a debris avalanche, and accumulated in the downstream bed of Niujuan Valley, where they formed a dam 30 m in height, blocking the Niujuan stream and creating a barrier lake basin with 0.11 million m3 storage capacity. Subsequent to the Ninjuan landslide, debris flowshave been more active in Lianhuaxingou and Niujuan valleys because of the accumulated mass of debris.
文摘Hazards and risks assessment of dangerous geocryological processes is actual problem in connection with climate change.Permafrost is widespread in Russia,Canada,the USA(Alaska), China,Mongolia and in mountain regions.Currently there are many papers concerning permafrost-related hazards,but the conceptual and based techniques are not available.Different approaches for solving this problem are considered in the paper.The generally accessible techniques of geocryological processes quantitative risk assessment are not available.The problem lies in uncertainty appearing from
文摘Hazards and risks assessment of dangerous geocryological processes is an actual problem in connection with climate change.Permafrost is widespread in Russia,Canada,the USA(Alaska),China,Mongolia and in mountain regions.Currently there are many papers concerning permafrost-related hazards,but the conceptual and basic techniques are not available. Different approaches for solving this problem are considered in the paper.The generally accessible techniques of geocryological processes quantitative risk assessment are not available.The problem lies
文摘There are 15 large areas in Moscow with development of deep landslides,on some of which the activation of landslides has taken place,sometimes directly concerned with human activity.The development of deep landslides on high banks of Moscow River results from deforming of Jurassic clays,which are deposited on depths of 20-110 m.They have complex mechanism,huge mass and provide big problems in realizing protective measures.In
文摘The Wenchuan earthquake of 2008 in the Sichuan Province(China)is one of the most destructive earthquakes in recent years.It killed about 89 thousand people and caused considerable economic damage.In the first phase of research the main objective was in detailed image interpretation and mapping of the territory of a key site around Beichuan City,at the initial stage of adaptation of the natural-technical environment after the catastrophic earthquake.For this purpose we used
基金financial support of the Russian Fund of Basic Researches #1605-00200
文摘The report presents an analysis of a unique data set demonstrating the influence of geocryological processes on the 75-km Chara-China Railway track(northern Transbaikal region).The originality of these investigations lies in the study of the influence of natural processes on the road in the absence of any repair works or protective and compensating measures for a long period of time(1998~2014).These conditions allowed assessment of the actual damage to the railroad.
文摘Formation and evolution of sedimentary basin is the clue for oil-and-gas generation zones of sedimentary cover that makes the problem of sedimentary basins geodynamics of great importance one. Geodynamics of relief is defined by deep mantle movements. Mechanical-mathematical model of the lithosphere dynamics gives possibility to link the basin parameters with mantle diaper upwelling. Analysis of geophysical fields gives opportunity to evaluate the astenosphere upwelling, and the elaborated self-conjugated thermo-gravimetric model makes this evaluation reliable and trustworthy one.
文摘This paper describes principles, methods and results of a large-scale （1： 25,000） structural-geodynamic mapping of Moscow territory. Neotectonic structures of different ranks--elevations and depressions, lineaments and GDAZ （geodynamic active zones） are presented on the map. Geodynamic active zones are linear or isometric crust volumes of different scales that localized spatially, where conditions for tectonic stress concentration and relaxation, and high gradients of movements and rocks deformity are favorable by different reasons. They differ from active faults, which are rare on geodynamic-stable platform territories, by absence of noticeable displacements in rocks and a more geodynamic stability. Nevertheless, GDAZ can be hazard to engineering buildings, since these zones are favorable for developing exogenous （such as erosion, impoundment, karst, sliding, etc.） and endogenous geological processes （such as seismicity, water-fluid permeability and heat flux）. They can also become migration and localization channels of nature-anthropogenic pollution.
文摘Inland valleys are agro-ecosystems whose study is necessary not only for agricultural and agro-pastoral perspectives but also for the management of natural crises such as floods and droughts. This cannot be done by ignoring the catchment area which circumscribes them. The present study aims at evaluating the geomorphological parameters of the basin and their influence on the hydrological functioning of the Okpara catchment in general and the lowlands in particular for a good management of the said basin. To do so, an SRTM image was exploited thanks to GIS and Remote Sensing tools to analyze the morphometric properties of this watershed with ArcGIS 10.3 software. Through the results of this study, it can be seen that the Okpara watershed is very elongated, the relief is not very uneven with a dense hydrographic network characterized by low peak flood flows. The watershed is characterized by a permeable geological formation that favours a good infiltration of surface water and limits runoff. Thus, for a good management of the catchment area from these lowlands at the head of the hydrographic network, it is important to undertake actions to improve the storage capacity and to restore the flow channels.
文摘The environmental risks associated with genetically-engineered( GE) organisms have been controversial,and so have the models for the assessment of these risks. We propose an ecologically-based environmental risk assessment( ERA) model that follows the 1998 USEPA guidelines,focusing on potential adverse effects to biological diversity. The approach starts by( 1) identifying the local environmental values so the ERA addresses specific concerns associated with local biological diversity. The model simplifies the indicator endpoint selection problem by( 2) classifying biological diversity into ecological functional groups and selecting those that deliver the identified environmental values.( 3) All of the species or ecosystem processes related to the selected functional groups are identified and( 4) multi-criteria decision analysis( MCDA) is used to rank the indicator endpoint entities,which may be species or ecological processes. MCDA focuses on those species and processes that are critical for the identified ecological functions and are likely to be highly exposed to the GE organism. The highest ranked indicator entities are selected for the next step.( 5) Relevant risk hypotheses are identified. Knowledge about the specific transgene and its possible environmental effects in other countries can be used to assist development of risk hypotheses.( 6) The risk hypotheses are ranked using MCDA with criteria related to the severity of the potential risk. The model emphasizes transparent,expert-driven,ecologically-based decision-making and provides formal methods for completing a screening level-ERA that can focus ERA on the most significant concerns. The process requires substantial human input but the human capital is available in most countries and regions of the world.
文摘Landslides are one of the most widespread and dangerous phenomena in the urbanized territories. In Moscow they affect about 3% of the most valuable territory, including churches and historical buildings located at high banks of the Moskva River. Recently the landslide activation occurred. Normal functioning of city infrastructure and implementation of effective slope protection measures require special landslide monitoring. Mechanical-mathematical model of high viscous fluid was applied for the landslide-prone slopes modeling. Equation of continuityand an approximatedNavier-Stockes equation f or slow motions in a thin layer were used. The results of modelling give possibility to define the landslide section with upmost velocity that should be monitored in the first place. Some important parameters used for numerical modelling can be defined from monitoring data.
基金supported by the ESA and NRSCC Dragon 5 cooperation project“Cryosphere-hydrosphere interactions of the Asian water towers:using remote sensing to drive hyper-resolution ecohydrological modelling”[Grant no.59199]PB and FP acknowledge funding from the SNSF(High-elevation precipitation in High Mountain Asia,HOPE)[Grant no.183633]+4 种基金ESM,MK,SFu and FP acknowledge funding from the ERC under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program(Rapid mass losses of debris-covered glaciers in High Mountain Asia,RAVEN)[Grant no.772751]LJ,CZ and MMe acknowledge the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program(STEP)[grant no.2019QZKK010308,no.2019QZKK0206]the National Natural Science Foundation of China projects(Grant no.42171039,no.91737205)the Chinese Academy of Sciences President’s International Fellowship Initiative[Grant no.2020VTA0001]the MOST High-Level Foreign Expert Program[Grant no.G2022055010L].
文摘Mountains are important suppliers of freshwater to downstream areas,affecting large populations in particular in High Mountain Asia(HMA).Yet,the propagation of water from HMA headwaters to downstream areas is not fully understood,as interactions in the mountain water cycle between the cryo-,hydro-and biosphere remain elusive.We review the definition of blue and green water fluxes as liquid water that contributes to runoff at the outlet of the selected domain(blue)and water lost to the atmosphere through vapor fluxes,that is evaporation from water,ground,and interception plus transpiration(green)and propose to add the term white water to account for the(often neglected)evaporation and sublimation from snow and ice.We provide an assessment of models that can simulate the cryo-hydro-biosphere continuum and the interactions between spheres in high mountain catchments,going beyond disciplinary separations.Land surface models are uniquely able to account for such complexity,since they solve the coupled fluxes of water,energy,and carbon between the land surface and atmosphere.Due to the mechanistic nature of such models,specific variables can be compared systematically to independent remote sensing observations-providing vital insights into model accuracy and enabling the understanding of the complex watersheds of HMA.We discuss recent developments in spaceborne earth observation products that have the potential to support catchment modeling in high mountain regions.We then present a pilot study application of the mechanistic land surface model Tethys&Chloris to a glacierized watershed in the Nepalese Himalayas and discuss the use of high-resolution earth observation data to constrain the meteorological forcing uncertainty and validate model results.We use these insights to highlight the remaining challenges and future opportunities that remote sensing data presents for land surface modeling in HMA.
