Articles | Volume 28, issue 17
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-4059-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-28-4059-2024
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06 Sep 2024
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Comment on “Are soils overrated in hydrology?” by Gao et al. (2023)

Ying Zhao, Mehdi Rahmati, Harry Vereecken, and Dani Or

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Gao et al. (2023) question the importance of soil in hydrology, sparking debate. We acknowledge some valid points but critique their broad, unsubstantiated views on soil's role. Our response highlights three key areas: (1) the false divide between ecosystem-centric and soil-centric approaches, (2) the vital yet varied impact of soil properties, and (3) the call for a scale-aware framework. We aim to unify these perspectives, enhancing hydrology's comprehensive understanding.
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