The reconstruction of an abandoned historical reservoir network in a continental temperate climate region using a multi-method approach

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ID21450179
AuthorsMihai Ciprian Mărgărint (0000-0003-1688-0885, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University), Mihai Niculiţă (0000-0003-0351-5512, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, corresponding author), Alexandra Németh (0000-0002-0174-3098, Institute for Geological and Geochemical Research), Alexandru Cristea (0000-0001-7965-5787, Ştefan cel Mare University of Suceava), Alexandru Ionuţ Cristea, Silviu Costel Doru (0000-0001-9922-4343, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University)
Year2021
Volume130
Pages102447
Publication date2021-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueApplied Geography (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0143-6228 • E-ISSN: 1873-7730
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.apgeog.2021.102447
OpenAlexW3159804904
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited42

Reservoirs represent a specific environmental component in many parts of the Earth, especially where water supply is limited. As is the case of the Moldavian hilly area, due to its dryness, the inhabitants created an extensive network of reservoirs since the medieval period, in the proximity of the settlement network. Over time, many dams were abandoned, while others have been relocated with impressive dynamics at a historical scale. In this paper, by analyzing old maps, LiDAR high-res DEMs, ERT surveys, and sediments, we have reconstructed the reservoir network's expansion in the last century at a regional scale and investigated the main geomorphologic characteristics of dams and associated landforms. In Jijia catchment (3386 km2) we found a total number of 1351 dams, of which 832 abandoned. 495 reservoirs were recognized on different topo maps dating from the 20th century, while 337 have been identified on DEMs. Two reservoirs were investigated in detail by field surveys, ERT surveys, profile digging, sediment analysis, and micro-sedimentological study, confirming lacustrine deposits according to the topographic reconstructions based on high-resolution LiDAR DEMs. These sedimentary lacustrine archives can substantially contribute to detailed paleoclimatic, paleohydrologic, and paleovegetation reconstruction in the study area

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