An expanded role for river networks

Jonathan P. Benstead; David S. Leigh

doi:10.1038/ngeo1593

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An expanded role for river networks

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Authors:

Jonathan P. Benstead, David S. Leigh

Year:

2012

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1038/ngeo1593

Source:

Nature Geoscience. 5(10): 678-679

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Abstract

Estimates of stream and river area have relied on observations at coarse resolution. Consideration of the smallest and most dynamic streams could reveal a greater role for river networks in global biogeochemical cycling than previously thought.

Keywords

carbon-cycle, streams, terrestrial

Citation

Benstead, Jonathan P.; Leigh, David S. 2012. An expanded role for river networks. Nature Geoscience. 5(10): 678-679. Doi: 10.1038/ngeo1593.