Articles | Volume 20, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/os-20-931-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/os-20-931-2024
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26 Jul 2024
Research article |  | 26 Jul 2024

Exploring water accumulation dynamics in the Pearl River estuary from a Lagrangian perspective

Mingyu Li, Alessandro Stocchino, Zhongya Cai, and Tingting Zu

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Exploring water accumulation dynamics in the Pearl River estuary from a Lagrangian perspective M. Li https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12794299

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In this study, we explored how water accumulates in a coastal estuary, a key factor affecting the estuary's environmental health and ecosystem. We revealed significant bottom accumulations influenced by plume fronts and velocity convergence, with notable seasonal variability. By analyzing trajectories, we identified subregions with distinct accumulation patterns and examined their interconnections, highlighting the substantial impact of tides and river discharge on these dynamics.