Articles | Volume 29, issue 20
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-29-5755-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-29-5755-2025
Research article
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27 Oct 2025
Research article |  | 27 Oct 2025

Reducing hydrological uncertainty in large mountainous basins: the role of isotope, snow cover, and glacier dynamics in capturing streamflow seasonality

Diego Avesani, Yi Nan, and Fuqiang Tian

Data sets

MOD13A3 MODIS/Terra vegetation Indices Monthly L3 Global 1 km SIN Grid V006 K. Didan https://doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MOD13A3.006

MOD15A2H MODIS/Terra Leaf Area Index/FPAR 8-Day L4 Global 500\,m SIN Grid V006 R. Myneni et al. https://doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MOD15A2H.006

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Short summary
Our study explores how different data sources (snow cover, glacier mass balance, and water isotopes) can improve hydrological modeling in large mountain basins. Using a Bayesian framework, we show that isotopes are particularly useful for reducing uncertainty in low-flow conditions, while snow and glacier data help during melt seasons. By addressing equifinality, our approach enhances model reliability, improving water management and streamflow predictions in mountainous regions.
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