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Prediction Map of Groundwater Recharge and Groundwater Level Variation Due To Climate Change (Korean Peninsula)

PREDICTION MAP OF GROUNDWATER RECHARGE AND GROUNDWATER LEVEL VARIATION DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE (KOREAN PENINSULA)

In this study, we predicted the spatio-temporal variability of groundwater recharge rate and groundwater level in the Korean Peninsula under different RCP scenarios (RCP2.6, 4.5, and 8.5). Our prediction model results indicated that climate change would lead to substantial changes in the peninsula’s groundwater environment. The predicted groundwater recharge rates were the highest under RCP2.6 and the lowest under RCP8.5. Variations in forecasted groundwater levels were generally influenced by spatio-temporal patterns of groundwater recharge and topographical features; the groundwater system in high-altitude areas will be more vulnerable to climate change.  

Contact: Eunhee Lee (eunheelee@kigam.re.kr)



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