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Water vapor transport and its influence on water stable isotopes in the Dongting Lake basin
Xiong Xiao
College of Geographic Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
Xinping Zhang
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College of Geographic Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
Key Laboratory of Geospatial Big Data Mining and Applications in Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
Zhuoyong Xiao
College of Geographic Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
Zhongli Liu
College of Geographic Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
Dizhou Wang
College of Geographic Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
Cicheng Zhang
College of Geographic Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
Zhiguo Rao
College of Geographic Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
Xinguang He
College of Geographic Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
Key Laboratory of Geospatial Big Data Mining and Applications in Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, China
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College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
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Our study reveals how water vapor, directed by seasonal winds, shapes precipitation isotopes in China's Dongting Lake basin. We traced water vapor paths, showing their impact on water supply and climate. This insight is key for predicting future water resources and climate patterns, offering a clearer understanding of our interconnected environmental systems.
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