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HS1.1.8 | Lake thermal dynamics in a changing climate
Lake thermal dynamics in a changing climate
Convener: Senlin Zhu | Co-conveners: Yi Luo, Mariusz Ptak, Mariusz Sojka
Lakes are a major component of the hydrosphere which are able to accumulate and transfer energy and matter to and from other spheres of the environment. Lakes, especially the largest ones, have higher thermal inertia and longer residence times than those of the other inland water bodies such as rivers and lagoons, thus they act as buffers in the inland waters transport network. As such, they play an important role in the global water cycle and in regulating biodiversity, availability and quality of water resources, and provision of ecosystem services. Water temperature is one of the most commonly used indicators to assess the impact of climate change on the physical and ecological functioning of lakes. Due to the ongoing climate change and anthropogenic pressures, lake thermal dynamics have been considerably impacted, which may have adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems.
The main objective of the current special issue is to present the results of studies that investigate the responses of lake thermal dynamics to climate change using multiple techniques (e.g., field measurements, remote sensing, and modelling). We welcome any related researches in the proposed topic, e.g., studies analyze lakes around the globe, discuss regional differences, and also present novel insights for lakes in given regions in an era of climate change. The topics may cover water temperature, vertical stratification and mixing, ice phenomenon, and their responses to climate change, especially during extreme climatic events (e.g., heatwaves). Novel methods to quantify the impact of climate change on lake thermal dynamics are especially welcomed. Our goal is to promote the development of interdisciplinary approaches for lake thermal researches in a changing climate.