Non-perennial rivers and streams (NPRS) cover> 50% of the global river network. They are
particularly predominant in Mediterranean Europe as a result of dry climate conditions …

Streams and rivers in mediterranean-climate regions (med-rivers in med-regions) are
ecologically unique, with flow regimes reflecting precipitation patterns. Although timing of …

Temporary rivers and streams that naturally cease to flow and dry up can be found on every
continent. Many other water courses that were once perennial now also have temporary flow …

Increasing human activities in coastal areas need careful assessments of both
environmental and human health risk. Particular attention needs rivers, as they are …

Understanding large-scale patterns in flow intermittence is important for effective river
management. The duration and frequency of zero-flow periods are associated with the …

Rivers are efficient corridors for aquatic animals, primarily under the assumption of perennial
flow. However, the recognition that river drying is a common and widespread phenomenon …

Many Mediterranean streams in arid and semiarid areas are naturally saline systems due to
the presence of evaportic rocks of Miocene or Triassic origin. Despite the fact that these …

Dry rivers are a type of non-perennial river characterized by extreme dry conditions and
dominance of terrestrial habitats. They are present in all continents, being especially …

Temporary streams are dynamic ecosystems in which mosaics of flowing, ponded and dry
habitats support high biodiversity of both aquatic and terrestrial species. Species interact …

Dry rivers (DR) are a non-perennial type of river that flows for only hours or a few days,
primarily after heavy rain that often causes flash floods. Unlike intermittent and ephemeral …