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Sensitivity to acidification of lakes in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, Colorado

Journal Article · · Water Resour. Res.; (United States)
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Lakes of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area in northwestern Colorado are sensitive to acidification if precipitation in the area becomes as acidic as that of the northeastern United States. Alkalinity values as small as 70 ..mu..eq 1/sup -1/ occur in the higher-altitude lakes. Most lakes at altitudes of 3380 m or greater are predicted to have alkalinity values of 200 ..mu..eq 1/sup -1/ or less. About 370 lakes having a total surface area of about 157 ha are calculated to be sensitive to acidification.
Research Organization:
Geological Survey, Lakewood, CO
OSTI ID:
6750175
Journal Information:
Water Resour. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Water Resour. Res.; (United States) Vol. 19:2; ISSN WRERA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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