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ArticleCommunications earth & environment2026

River temperature response to atmospheric heatwaves is modulated by discharge and meltwater.

Amber van Hamel, Joren Janzing, Manuela Irene Brunner

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Article in Communications earth & environment, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Amber van HamelWSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, Davos Dorf, Switzerland.ORCID 0009-0000-5463-5632
Joren JanzingWSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, Davos Dorf, Switzerland.
Manuela Irene BrunnerWSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, Davos Dorf, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0001-8824-877X

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Abstract

Alpine rivers are becoming increasingly exposed to atmospheric heatwaves. Because of their strong relationship with air temperature, rivers can experience persistent heat anomalies, known as riverine heatwaves, which can have serious consequences for river ecosystems and the economy. This study aims to improve our understanding of how river water temperature responds to atmospheric heatwaves by focusing on the interplay of various hydro-climatic variables that can strengthen or weaken the thermal sensitivity of rivers to such events. Our results show that the response of water temperature to atmospheric heatwaves can vary substantially, with only 47% of atmospheric heatwaves leading to riverine heatwaves. Riverine heatwave development can be prevented by positive anomalies in discharge and meltwater, while negative anomalies in discharge strengthen the link between atmospheric and river temperatures. Future changes in these hydro-climatic conditions will likely increase the sensitivity of Alpine rivers to atmospheric heatwaves.

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Freshwater ecologyHydrology

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PMID41930033
PMCPMC13038413

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