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Drought propagation and ecosystem resilience in a peri-urban catchment of Berlin-Brandenburg
Polina Franke
Geography Department, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Aryan Goswami
Geography Department, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Márk Somogyvári
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Geography Department, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Integrative Research Institute on Transformations of Human-Environment Systems (IRI THESys), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Droughts are intensifying due to climate change, impacting water systems and vegetation. This study analyzed drought effects in the Tegeler Fließ catchment from 2008 to 2021. Groundwater faced severe, prolonged droughts, while surface water recovered faster. Vegetation remained resilient, showing no significant stress. Each site revealed unique drought impacts, emphasizing the need for tailored water management and improved vegetation monitoring.
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