Indicators for Climate Change Impacts - Wetlands in cold ecoregions, Wetlands
Flood water retention
| Stressor type | Hydrology |
|---|---|
| Responding parameter group | Hydromorphological parameters |
| Responding parameter | Flood water retention |
Response description
Increased temperature may lead to increased rates of evaporation.
Secondary effects
Reduced mean rates of runoff.
Relevant ecoregion(s) according to Illies
All Nordic ecoregions
Suggested indicator
Height of water table
Justification of indicator
Retention of flood water will be enhanced if the water table is lowered but reduced if the water table is higher.
