Recent climate and hydrological changes in a mountain–basin system in Xinjiang, China

Xinjiang, China, is a representative arid region in Central Asia that is characterized by a unique mountain–basin structure and fragile mountain–oasis–desert ecosystems. Climate warming directly affects hydrological changes and may threaten water availability and ecological security in Xinjiang (XJ). In this study, we conducted a systematic review of recent climatic changes and their effects on hydrological system changes in XJ. The XJ climate has experienced significant warming and moistening during 1961–2018, and the most dramatic increase has occurred since the mid-1980s. Climate extremes have become increasingly notable in the warming climate, resulting in increases in precipitation and warm extremes and…

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  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 2019YFC1510501, U1903113
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  National Key Research and Development Program of China
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  National Key Research and Development Program of China Stem Cell and Translational Research

  Award: 2018YFA0606403