Hydrology and stream water quality of fire-prone watersheds

This study reviewed current research on the nexus ‘wildfires-watershed hydrology-stream water quality’. Various studies used remote sensed Earth observation data to improve understanding of soil erosion and balance in burned watersheds their relationships with fire variables (e.g., severity). It was noteworthy application computer models assess fire-related hydrologic processes soil-water repellence) control over runoff generation. The discussions about short-term long-term impacts wildfires were prominent, including streamflow reductions following vegetation resprouts or mobilization metals. controls wildfire drove role spatial scale rainfall thresholds for postfire sediment delivery snowpack decline anticipation peak flows Boreal latitudes. Finally, it is worth mentioning management, as a measure restore stream yields forested prevent subsequent fires.