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View article: Climate change reflected in 40-year isotopic composition trends of precipitation in Slovenia
Climate change reflected in 40-year isotopic composition trends of precipitation in Slovenia Open
Long-term monitoring of stable isotopes in precipitation (δ18O, δ2H), alongside meteorological data, is key to understanding how large-scale hydroclimate variability influences regional and local climate. This study p…
View article: δ(<sup>18</sup>O/<sup>16</sup>O) Determinations in Water Using Inductively Coupled Plasma–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
δ(<sup>18</sup>O/<sup>16</sup>O) Determinations in Water Using Inductively Coupled Plasma–Tandem Mass Spectrometry Open
A fully validated measurement approach for the determination of oxygen isotope ratios in water using inductively coupled plasma-tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) is described for the first time. Deuterium was used as a reaction gas to m…
View article: Recent Advances in Tracer‐Aided Mixing Modeling of Water in the Critical Zone
Recent Advances in Tracer‐Aided Mixing Modeling of Water in the Critical Zone Open
Safeguarding water resources for society and ecosystems requires a comprehensive understanding of hydrological fluxes within the Critical Zone, Earth's living skin where the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere meet. For dec…
View article: The role of isotopes in precipitation in assessing the impact of climate change on forest mortality
The role of isotopes in precipitation in assessing the impact of climate change on forest mortality Open
In times of climate change, when drinking water resources and the water needed for the survival of groundwater-dependent ecosystems, such as lowland forests depend on the availability of water, the sustainable use of groundwater requires s…
View article: Water isotopes from precipitation to groundwater: insights from drip water monitoring at a transect of a karst aquifer (Jama v Dovčku, SE Slovenia)
Water isotopes from precipitation to groundwater: insights from drip water monitoring at a transect of a karst aquifer (Jama v Dovčku, SE Slovenia) Open
The δ18O (isotopic composition of oxygen) paleothermometry relies on the temperature-dependent 18O/16O isotope fractionation between H2O and CaCO3 during calcite precipitation from carbonate-rich water. An understanding of the relationship…
View article: Isotopic characteristics of Slovenian glacier and cave ice as indicators of climatic and hydrological change
Isotopic characteristics of Slovenian glacier and cave ice as indicators of climatic and hydrological change Open
Isotope studies of various components of the water cycle are a cornerstone of contemporary climate and environmental research. These studies utilize stable isotope compositions of oxygen and hydrogen in ice, snow and meltwater, along with …
View article: Meteoric Water Lines in isotope hydrology: a guide to Error-In-Variables regression
Meteoric Water Lines in isotope hydrology: a guide to Error-In-Variables regression Open
The stable isotopic composition of hydrogen (δ²H) and oxygen (δ¹⁸O) in precipitation is an established and powerful tool in water cycle investigations. Since Craig (1961) first documented the δ2H-δ18O linear relationship in meteoric water …
View article: Long-term isotope records of precipitation in Slovenia
Long-term isotope records of precipitation in Slovenia Open
Long-term meteorological datasets are fundamental for understanding the dynamics of Earth's climate and hydrological systems. Isotopic compositions of precipitation, primarily δ¹⁸O and δ²H, reflect integrated atmospheric processes includin…
View article: Seasonality in precipitation stable isotopes and isotope hydroclimatological signals in surface- and subsurface waters: comparative study from a Hungarian and Slovenian catchments
Seasonality in precipitation stable isotopes and isotope hydroclimatological signals in surface- and subsurface waters: comparative study from a Hungarian and Slovenian catchments Open
Keywords: precipitation, river water, subsurface water, climate conditions, δ18O, δ2H, 14C groundwater agesThis study presents a comparative isotopic hydrological assessment of two continental catchments: the Koppány Stream in Hungary and …
View article: Online screening tool for precipitation stable isotopes records: Hybrid distance / density based outlier filtering approach via Interactive web application
Online screening tool for precipitation stable isotopes records: Hybrid distance / density based outlier filtering approach via Interactive web application Open
The ratio between the heavy and light stable isotopes in precipitation is an effective tool in answering questions in e.g., hydrology, climatology, biogeochemistry etc., but only if spatiotemporally sufficient data is available provided by…
View article: A Simple Water Sample Storage Test for Water Isotope Analysis
A Simple Water Sample Storage Test for Water Isotope Analysis Open
Water is pivotal for human societies’ sustainability and resilience. Isotope hydrology and hydrogeology research plays an important role in understanding and managing water resources. Reliable scientific results hinge on high-quality data.…
View article: Hydrogeochemical conditions of submarine and terrestrial karst sulfur springs in the Northern Adriatic
Hydrogeochemical conditions of submarine and terrestrial karst sulfur springs in the Northern Adriatic Open
Submarine springs near Izola, in the Northern Adriatic Sea, appear in funnel-shaped depressions and smell strongly of sulfur. Along the Mediterranean coast there are many submarine karst springs containing brackish or fresh water, but subm…
View article: Machine learning analysis for predicting spatial distribution and key influencers of stable isotope patterns in European precipitation
Machine learning analysis for predicting spatial distribution and key influencers of stable isotope patterns in European precipitation Open
Natural abundance variations in stable isotope ratios of hydrogen and oxygen are important environmental tracers with a significant range of applications (e.g., the exploration of the present water cycle, paleoclimate reconstructions…
View article: An Assessment of Six Years of Precipitation Stable Isotope and Tritium Activity Concentration Records at Station Sv. Urban, Eastern Slovenia
An Assessment of Six Years of Precipitation Stable Isotope and Tritium Activity Concentration Records at Station Sv. Urban, Eastern Slovenia Open
We present data from six years (January 2016–December 2021) of monitoring the isotope composition of precipitation at the Sv. Urban station in Eastern Slovenia. The 68 precipitation samples were collected as a monthly composite. The comple…
View article: Impact assessment of the Gajke and Brstje landfills on groundwater status using stable and radioactive isotopes
Impact assessment of the Gajke and Brstje landfills on groundwater status using stable and radioactive isotopes Open
Waste disposal in landfills represents a severe threat to aquatic environments on the local, regional, and global levels. In Slovenia, there are 69 registered landfills where groundwater is regularly monitored. However, isotope techniques …
View article: Hydrogeochemical Conditions of Submarine and Terrestrial Karst Sulfur Springs in Northern Adriatic
Hydrogeochemical Conditions of Submarine and Terrestrial Karst Sulfur Springs in Northern Adriatic Open
View article: Modeling the spatial distribution of the meteoric water line of modern precipitation across the broader Mediterranean region
Modeling the spatial distribution of the meteoric water line of modern precipitation across the broader Mediterranean region Open
View article: Assessment of Seasonal Changes on the Carbon Cycle in the Critical Zone of a Surface Water (SW)–Groundwater (GW) System
Assessment of Seasonal Changes on the Carbon Cycle in the Critical Zone of a Surface Water (SW)–Groundwater (GW) System Open
Groundwater is a valuable source of water for human consumption, and its quality is a current issue worldwide. Understanding carbon and water cycling presents the basis of biogeochemical reactions occurring in the aquifer; therefore, under…
View article: SLONIP—A Slovenian Web-Based Interactive Research Platform on Water Isotopes in Precipitation
SLONIP—A Slovenian Web-Based Interactive Research Platform on Water Isotopes in Precipitation Open
Knowledge of how the isotopic composition (i.e., δ2H, δ18O and 3H) of precipitation changes within an individual catchment allows the origins of surface and groundwater to be differentiated and the dynamic characteristics of water within i…
View article: Multi-Isotope Characterization of Water in the Water Supply System of the City of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Multi-Isotope Characterization of Water in the Water Supply System of the City of Ljubljana, Slovenia Open
Urban water supply systems (WSS) are complex and challenging to manage since the properties of water in the WSS change from source to the end user over time. However, understanding these changes requires a more profound knowledge of the WS…
View article: An Integrated Approach to Characterising Sulphur Karst Springs: A Case Study of the Žvepovnik Spring in NE Slovenia
An Integrated Approach to Characterising Sulphur Karst Springs: A Case Study of the Žvepovnik Spring in NE Slovenia Open
We present an integrated approach to characterizing the Žvepovnik sulphur spring, comprising detailed basic geological (mapping), geochemical (physico-chemical, elementary), isotopic (δ2H, δ18O, δ13CDIC, δ34S and 3H), and microbiological a…
View article: Stable isotopes of The River Sava as a tool for transit time investigations: a case study Ljubljansko polje, Slovenia
Stable isotopes of The River Sava as a tool for transit time investigations: a case study Ljubljansko polje, Slovenia Open
<p>River water represents the spatial and temporal integrator of the isotopic composition of precipitation in a catchment area. Stable isotope measurements of oxygen and hydrogen (<em>δ</em><sup>18</sup&…
View article: The WATSON COST Action: Water isotopes in the critical zone from groundwater recharge to plant transpiration
The WATSON COST Action: Water isotopes in the critical zone from groundwater recharge to plant transpiration Open
<p>The WATSON COST Action (CA19120; https://watson-cost.eu/) started in September 2020. It aims to integrate and synthesize current interdisciplinary scientific knowledge on the use of the stable isotopes of water to understand the m…
View article: Temporal and spatial variability of isotopic and hydrochemical parameters in cave drip-water feeding stalagmites: a case study from SE Slovenia
Temporal and spatial variability of isotopic and hydrochemical parameters in cave drip-water feeding stalagmites: a case study from SE Slovenia Open
<p>The accuracy and uncertainty of paleoclimate interpretations of geochemical and isotopic proxies from stalagmites depend critically on how accurately isotopic signals are transmitted through the vadose zone of the aquifer and how …
View article: Influence of Recharge and Residence Time on the Carbon Cycle in the Critical Zone of a Surface Water (Sw) – Groundwater (Gw) System: Case Study in the Varaždin Alluvial Aquifer, Croatia
Influence of Recharge and Residence Time on the Carbon Cycle in the Critical Zone of a Surface Water (Sw) – Groundwater (Gw) System: Case Study in the Varaždin Alluvial Aquifer, Croatia Open
View article: Using stable isotopes and major ions to identify recharge characteristics of the Alpine groundwater-flow dominated Triglavska Bistrica River
Using stable isotopes and major ions to identify recharge characteristics of the Alpine groundwater-flow dominated Triglavska Bistrica River Open
Triglavska Bistrica is a typical Alpine river in the north-western part of Slovenia. Its recharge area includes some of the highest peaks in the Julian Alps. The hydrogeological conditions and flow of the river depend largely on groundwate…
View article: Uranium isotopes as a possible tracer of terrestrial authigenic carbonate
Uranium isotopes as a possible tracer of terrestrial authigenic carbonate Open
View article: Daily Fluctuations in the Isotope and Elemental Composition of Tap Water in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Daily Fluctuations in the Isotope and Elemental Composition of Tap Water in Ljubljana, Slovenia Open
The isotope and elemental composition of tap water reflects its multiple distinct inputs and provides a link between infrastructure and the environment over a range of scales. For example, on a local scale, they can be helpful in understan…
View article: Sr isotope fractionation in a karst river: case study of Krka, Croatia
Sr isotope fractionation in a karst river: case study of Krka, Croatia Open
<p>Precipitation of calcite from water fractionates strontium (Sr) isotopes because of preferential incorporation of light (<sup>86</sup>Sr) isotopes into the solid phase, making continental carbonates one of the most <…
View article: Novel U and Th isotopic tracers for characterization of karstic freshwater and recent tufa from the Krka River (Croatia)
Novel U and Th isotopic tracers for characterization of karstic freshwater and recent tufa from the Krka River (Croatia) Open
<p>The Krka River in Croatia is a specific groundwater-fed karstic river, characterized by complex hydrology and seasonally variable diffuse subsurface recharge. It represents a unique model system, where tufa is precipitating in a t…