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This research assesses the impact of land-cover change on perched springs' hydrology in the Jerusalem Mountains.

April 24, 2026Journal of Hydrology Regional StudiesOpen Access

Land-cover change threatens oases' sustainability: Vadose-zone recharge and spring dynamics in the Jerusalem mountains

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OSOhad ShalomHebrew University of Jerusalem OLOvadia Lev HGHaim GvirtzmanHebrew University of Jerusalem

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Multi-decadal assessment reveals land-cover changes affect spring discharge in Jerusalem Mountains, suggesting the need for informed land-use planning.

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This research assesses the impact of land-cover change on perched springs' hydrology in the Jerusalem Mountains.
Utilized a 3D flow model to assess perched-spring hydrology over seven decades.
Integrated land-cover reconstruction from pre-satellite aerial imagery.
Evaluated recharge pathways and spring dynamics in relation to varying land uses.
Afforestation and urbanization reduced perched-spring discharge by limiting infiltration.
Dried springs were primarily located in fault-bounded catchments with thin vadose profiles.
Larger catchments with thicker vadose zones showed more resilience to land-cover changes.

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Shalom et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb0899553a5433e34b3852 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrh.2026.103459

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Multi-decadal assessment reveals land-cover changes affect spring discharge in Jerusalem Mountains, suggesting the need for informed land-use planning.

Land-cover change threatens oases' sustainability: Vadose-zone recharge and spring dynamics in the Jerusalem mountains

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Land-cover change threatens oases' sustainability: Vadose-zone recharge and spring dynamics in the Jerusalem mountains

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