Articles | Volume 30, issue 7
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-1891-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-1891-2026
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09 Apr 2026
Research article |  | 09 Apr 2026

Reframing gullies as recharge zones in dryland landscapes of the Loess Plateau, China

Zhenxia Ji, Alan D. Ziegler, and Li Wang

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Reframing gullies as recharge zones in dryland landscapes of the Loess Plateau, China Zhenxia Ji et al. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18596600

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Isotopic and chemical tracers show that precipitation dominates recharge of shallow pore water in engineered gully zones, whereas deeper fissure water is recharged more slowly through percolation. These systems enhance groundwater recharge in dry regions, providing opportunities for sustainable water management.
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