Indicators for Climate Change Impacts - Wetlands in cold ecoregions, Wetlands
Ice cover duration
| Stressor type | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Responding parameter group | Hydromorphological parameters |
| Responding parameter | Ice cover duration |
Response description
Increased air temperatures lead to a later thaw.
Secondary effects
Thickness of ice
Specification of relevant ecosystem type
Wetlands with open water
Relevant ecoregion(s) according to Illies
20 (Borealic Uplands), 21 (Tundra), 22 (Fenno-Scandian Shield), 23 (Taiga)
Suggested indicator
Date of ice break up
Justification of indicator
Indicates direct temperature effects. Influences length of season.
Suggested indicator 2
Thickness of ice
Justification of indicator 2
Indicates direct temperature effects. Influences length of season.
Reference(s)
Marszelewski W. & R. Skowron (2006): Ice cover as an indicator of winter air temperature changes: case study of the Polish Lowland lakes. Hydrological Sciences Journal 51(2): 336-349.
