Hydrological processes in the critical zone are closely related to the soil–bedrock structures.
However, the effect of soil thickness on the rainfall-runoff relationship on the hillslope with …

Rocky desertification is a significant threat in the karst regions of southwest China. Studies of
soil distribution can contribute to protecting and recovering the fragile karst ecosystem that is …

Epikarst, as a distinct layer of karst critical zone, plays a crucial role in water storage-transfer
functions and biogeochemical processes. The epikarst thickness, which shows high spatial …

Aquifer recharge assessment is a key factor for sustainable groundwater resource
management. Although main factors of the spatial and temporal variability of recharge are …

Abstract The Sierra de las Nieves high-relief karst aquifer, which is located in the natural
park and UNESCO biosphere reserve of the same name, is an area of great interest due to …

This study examines how centimeter-to meter-long fracture sets propagate, link and form m-
long structures, which are then karstified in the vadose (aerated) zone in the upper parts of …

Closed depressions are scale-invariant landforms that are the most distinctive and
characteristic landform in karst terrains at the millimetre-to-kilometre scales. The purpose of …

Vegetation restoration is an important way to improve karst ecosystems. Currently, research
on the hydrological effects of vegetation restoration in karst areas has made great progress …

Evaluating the soil moisture response characteristics to rainfall events is valuable for
understanding eco-hydrological effects in the context of global climate change. However, the …

Carbonate aquifers are crucial water and carbon reservoirs globally, particularly in semi-arid
climates. However, these systems are susceptible to the impacts of climate change, given …