From basin-scale groundwater flow to integrated geofluid research in the hydrogeology research group of Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary

Czauner, Brigitta; Erőss, Anita; Szkolnikovics-Simon, Szilvia; Markó, Ábel; Baják, Petra; Trásy-Havril, Timea; Szijártó, Márk; Szabó, Zsóka; Csondor, Katalin; Mádl-Szőnyi, Judit

doi:10.1016/j.hydroa.2022.100142

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“…Wet grasslands and alder carrs are the most prominent representatives of this type of land cover. In some parts of Outer Somogy, the effect of Lake Balaton prevails, whereas the runoff waters and groundwater flow systems of the Somogy Hills discharge around the lake 26 . The high level of groundwater creates wet habitat patches, especially in the valleys between hillsides.…”

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Global and local drivers of Echinococcus multilocularis infection in the western Balkan region

Moloi,

Tari,

Halász

et al. 2023

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The cestode, Echinococcus multilocularis, is one of the most threatening parasitic challenges in the European Union. Despite the warming climate, the parasite intensively spread in Europe's colder and warmer regions. Little is known about the expansion of E. multilocularis in the Balkan region. Ordinary least squares, geographically weighted and multi-scale geographically weighted regressions were used to detect global and local drivers that influenced the prevalence in red foxes and golden jackals in the southwestern part of Hungary. Based on the study of 391 animals, the overall prevalence exceeded 18% (in fox 15.2%, in jackal 21.1%). The regression models revealed that the wetland had a global effect (β = 0.391, p = 0.006). In contrast, on the local scale, the mean annual precipitation (β = 0.285, p = 0.008) and the precipitation seasonality (β = − 0.211, p = 0.014) had statistically significant effects on the infection level. The geospatial models suggested that microclimatic effects might compensate for the disadvantages of a warmer Mediterranean climate. This study calls attention to fine-scale analysis and locally acting environmental factors, which can delay the expected epidemic fade-out. The findings of our study are suggested to consider in surveillance strategies.

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“…In these conditions, the balanced microclimate of wetlands provides some protection against the extremities of the surroundings. The higher levels of groundwater transport heat 26 , which can compensate for the harsh effect of hot weather. The direct factor, which benefits from the wetlands, cannot be determined by this research.…”

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Global and local drivers of Echinococcus multilocularis infection in the western Balkan region

Moloi,

Tari,

Halász

et al. 2023

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“…For this purpose, in particular, the construction of an additional dam on the Tisza may be justified. Another option for efficient groundwater recharge that can also be considered is managed aquifer recharge (MAR; for applications in the region, see [77,78]).…”

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A Step from Vulnerability to Resilience: Restoring the Landscape Water-Storage Capacity of the Great Hungarian Plain—An Assessment and a Proposal

Timár,

Jakab,

Székely

2024

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The extreme drought in Europe in 2022 also hit hard the Great Hungarian Plain. In this short overview article, we summarize the natural environmental conditions of the region and the impact of river control works on the water-retention capacity of the landscape. In this respect, we also review the impact of intensive agricultural cultivation on soil structure and on soil moisture in light of the meteorological elements of the 2022 drought. The most important change is that the soil stores much less moisture than in the natural state; therefore, under the meteorological conditions of summer 2022, the evapotranspiration capacity was reduced. As a result, the low humidity in the air layers above the ground is not sufficient to trigger summer showers and thunderstorms associated with weather fronts and local heat convection anymore. Our proposed solution is to restore about one-fifth of the area to the original land types and usage before large-field agriculture. Low-lying areas should be transformed into a mosaic-like landscape with good water supply and evapotranspiration capacity to humidify the lower air layers. Furthermore, the unfavorable soil structure that has resulted from intensive agriculture should also be converted into more permeable soil to enhance infiltration.

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From basin-scale groundwater flow to integrated geofluid research in the hydrogeology research group of Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary

Cited by 2 publications

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Global and local drivers of Echinococcus multilocularis infection in the western Balkan region

Global and local drivers of Echinococcus multilocularis infection in the western Balkan region

A Step from Vulnerability to Resilience: Restoring the Landscape Water-Storage Capacity of the Great Hungarian Plain—An Assessment and a Proposal

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