Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 30, issue 4
Articles | Volume 30, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-945-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-945-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 30, issue 4
Research article
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17 Feb 2026
Research article |  | 17 Feb 2026

Hotspots and hot moments of metal mobilization: dynamic connectivity in legacy mine waters

Anita Alexandra Sanchez, Maximilian P. Lau, Sean Adam, Sabrina Hedrich, and Conrad Jackisch

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Abandoned mine systems release contaminants through episodic connectivity rather than steady seepage. At the Reiche Zeche mine, we show that low flow and pre-flush phases accumulate solutes that are rapidly exported during short-lived reconnection events. These hot moments dominate annual metal loads, highlighting the need for event-sensitive monitoring and targeted, near-source remediation strategies.
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