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The role of catchment characteristics, discharge, and active- layer thaw in seasonal stream chemistry across 10 permafrost catchments
School of Earth, Environment, and Society, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
present address: Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
Erin M. Nicholls
Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
Sean K. Carey
School of Earth, Environment, and Society, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Stream chemistry in permafrost watersheds is highly seasonal due to ground thaw and declining streamflow after spring melt, reducing hydrologic connectivity with organic-rich flow paths in fall. We quantified the magnitude of stream chemistry seasonality (driven by processes other than seasonal streamflow) across 10 watersheds. Watersheds with steeper slopes saw a more rapid decline in DOC (dissolved organic carbon) concentrations, while greater permafrost extent led to a greater relative increase in ion concentrations.
Stream chemistry in permafrost watersheds is highly seasonal due to ground thaw and declining...