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Articles | Volume 28, issue 11
Articles | Volume 28, issue 11
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-2483-2024
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Articles | Volume 28, issue 11
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11 Jun 2024
Research article |  | 11 Jun 2024

The influence of human activities on streamflow reductions during the megadrought in central Chile

Nicolás Álamos, Camila Alvarez-Garreton, Ariel Muñoz, and Álvaro González-Reyes

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In this study, we assess the effects of climate and water use on streamflow reductions and drought intensification during the last 3 decades in central Chile.  We address this by contrasting streamflow observations with near-natural streamflow simulations. We conclude that while the lack of precipitation dominates streamflow reductions in the megadrought, water uses have not diminished during this time, causing a worsening of the hydrological drought conditions and maladaptation conditions. 
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