1991—2020年新疆中小湖泊面积变化时空特征及趋势分析

Subjects: Geosciences >> Geography submitted time 2024-07-04 Cooperative journals: 《干旱区研究》

MA Yuanzhi QIN Xiaolin LING Hongbo YAN Junjie ZHANG Guangpeng

Abstract： Lakes, as integral components of terrestrial ecosystems, are vital for regional economic growth and ecological security. Previous studies have primarily focused on typical or large lakes in the Xinjiang region, with comparatively less attention given to smaller lakes. This study analyzed the areal dynamics of 74 small and medium-sized lakes in Xinjiang from 1991 to 2020, conducting a comprehensive analysis of lakes at varying altitudes and with diverse geographical characteristics. The research uncovered that during 1991-2020, the total area of lakes in Xinjiang expanded from 167.98 km² to 400.51 km², with the most significant growth observed in mountainous lakes. Monthly scale analysis revealed pronounced seasonal characteristics in the areal changes of these mountainous lakes. Statistical analysis indicated divergent responses of lakes at different altitudes to climatic changes. The substantial enlargement of lakes in Xinjiang’s mountainous regions is primarily attributed to climate change, particularly the rise in average annual temperatures. In the plains, human activities, especially irrigation, were identified as the primary drivers of lake area changes, while the impact of climatic factors was relatively minor.

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