Abstract

• Semiarid regions control a large fraction of the interannual variability in the global terrestrial CO2 sink and of atmospheric CO2 growth rate. • Semiarid ecosystems are characterized by recurring disturbances that alter the regional C budgets. As disturbances are expected to become more frequent or intense in the future, quantifying their contribution to semiarid C balance is crucial. • We review the most current knowledge pertaining to estimates of greenhouse gas components in semiarid regions and discuss uncertainties associated with these measurements and models.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBalancing Greenhouse Gas Budgets
Subtitle of host publicationAccounting for Natural and Anthropogenic Flows of CO2 and other Trace Gases
PublisherElsevier
Chapter9
Pages311-335
Number of pages25
ISBN (Electronic)9780128149522
ISBN (Print)9780128149539
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022 Jan 1

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Climate Science

Free keywords

  • Carbon budget
  • Drought
  • Erosion
  • Fires
  • Semiarid

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