GEOPHYSICAL MONOGRAPH SERIES, VOL. 186, PP. 485-488, 2009
Surface waters in Amazonia: Key findings and perspectives
The four chapters representing studies of surface waters in Amazonia span spatial scales from very small catchments to the
whole lowland Amazon basin. Hydrological aspects are examined with detailed field studies, remote sensing, and modeling. Organic
carbon at all scales, and nitrogen and phosphorus in small catchments are emphasized. This introductory chapter highlights
key findings reported in the four chapters and offers synthetic perspectives.
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