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Deep desiccation of soils observed by long-term high-resolution measurements on a large inclined lysimeter
Institute of Applied Geosciences (AGW), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
Nadine Goeppert
Institute of Applied Geosciences (AGW), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
Nico Goldscheider
Institute of Applied Geosciences (AGW), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Short summary
Soil moisture levels have decreased significantly over the past 2 decades. This decrease is not uniformly distributed over the observation period. The largest changes occur at tipping points during years of extreme drought, after which soil moisture levels reach significantly different alternate stable states. Not only the overall trend in soil moisture is affected, but also the seasonal dynamics.
Soil moisture levels have decreased significantly over the past 2 decades. This decrease is not...