Potential Effects of Climate Change in Saline Shallow Lakes in the North of Chile (Salar de Atacama, 23°S, Chile) and South Lipez of Bolivia (Khalina Lake, 22.61°S)

Patricio De los Ríos-Escalante*, Carlos Esse, Francisco Correa-Araneda, Lien Rodríguez López, Carla Eloísa Fernández-Espinoza, Pablo E. Prado-Velasco

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Abstract

The Andean lakes of northern Chile and southern Bolivia are characterized by their high salinity due to arid climate and high evaporation. These lakes are poorly studied due to access difficulties. The aim of this study is to characterize two shallow saline lakes in northern Chile (Salar de Atacama, 23°S, Chile) and South Lipez of Bolivia (Khalina lake, 22.61°S) using satellite images (Landsat 8). The data involved surface temperature, chlorophyll-a concentration, and meteorological parameters (wind speed, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure). The available data revealed marked monthly variations in limnological and meteorological parameters that would be associated. The exposed antecedents revealed that the use of remote sensing techniques can be an important tool for limnological studies in zones with geographical access difficulties
Original languageSpanish (Chile)
Title of host publicationClimate Change, Vulnerabilities and Adaptation
Subtitle of host publicationUnderstanding and Addressing Threats with Insights for Policy and Practice
PublisherSpringer
Chapter9
Pages171-182
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-49642-4
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-49641-7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Publication series

NameClimate Change, Vulnerabilities and Adaptation

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