Articles | Volume 22, issue 12
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-6147-2018
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-6147-2018
Research article
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30 Nov 2018
Research article |  | 30 Nov 2018

A propensity index for surface runoff on a karst plateau

Christian Reszler, Jürgen Komma, Hermann Stadler, Elmar Strobl, and Günter Blöschl

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ED: Reconsider after major revisions (further review by editor and referees) (20 Aug 2018) by Fabrizio Fenicia
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ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (07 Sep 2018) by Fabrizio Fenicia
ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (review by editor) (11 Oct 2018) by Fabrizio Fenicia
AR by Christian Reszler on behalf of the Authors (29 Oct 2018)  Author's response    Manuscript
ED: Publish as is (10 Nov 2018) by Fabrizio Fenicia
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Short summary
Karst aquifers are vulnerable to pollution due to the typically short particle travel times. As the rainwater runs off on the surface it may collect contamination before infiltrating. This paper proposes a new field-mapping method for the ability of the landscape to produce and convey surface runoff. The method is based on local data collection in the field, and a visual assessment of surface runoff traces from a distance, which makes it suitable for larger areas than traditional field mapping.