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GloRiC: Global River Classification

Domain: Hydrology; Stream Characteristics

Variables:
▶ Reach_ID; Next_down; Length_km; Log_Q_avg; Log_Q_var;
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Spatial Resolution: 15 arcsecond

Temporal Frequency: NA

Temporal Coverage: 2018

Spatial Extent: Global

Source: HydroSHEDS

Update Type: Static

Update Frequency: NA

Update Detail: NA

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Description:

The Global River Classification (GloRiC) provides river types and sub-classifications for all river reaches contained in the HydroRIVERS database. GloRiC has been developed by utilizing the river network delineation of HydroRIVERS combined with the hydro-enviromental characteristics from the HydroATLAS database and auxiliary information.

Citation:

Ouellet Dallaire, C., Lehner, B., Sayre, R., Thieme, M., 2019, A multidisciplinary framework to derive global river reach classifications at high spatial resolution. Environmental Research Letters, 14(2): 024003. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/aad8e9
Ouellet Dallaire, C., Lehner, B., Creed, I., 2020, Multidisciplinary classification of Canadian river reaches to support the sustainable management of freshwater systems. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 77(2): 326–341. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2018-0284