Effects of wildfire on the catchment hydrology in southwest Alberta

• Published in: Catena (Giessen) Vol. 147; pp. 51 - 60
• Main Authors: Mahat, Vinod, Silins, Uldis, Anderson, Axel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2016
• Subjects: Alberta; climate; climate change; Climate elasticity; data collection; forests; Hydrology; Rocky Mountain region; stream flow; streams; topographic slope; watershed hydrology; watersheds; Wildfire; wildfires; Alberta; Rocky Mountain region; Climate elasticity; Hydrology; Wildfire

Most wildfire studies focus on the dramatic geomorphic and hydrological effects immediately after a wildfire; however, longer-term effects (5+ years) are also expected and can impact the seasonal availability of water, and annual and peak flows. These changes are especially relevant in regions that...