Fragmentation of Andes-to-Amazon connectivity by hydropower dams
Abstract
Andes-to-Amazon river connectivity controls numerous natural and human systems in the greater Amazon. However, it is being rapidly altered by a wave of new hydropower development, the impacts of which have been previously underestimated. We document 142 dams existing or under construction and 160 proposed dams for rivers draining the Andean headwaters of the Amazon. Existing dams have fragmented the tributary networks of six of eight major...
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Title
Fragmentation of Andes-to-Amazon connectivity by hydropower dams
Published Date
Jan 5, 2018
Journal
Volume
4
Issue
1
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