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PEMIP: Post-fire erosion model inter-comparison project.

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  • 1Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1476, USA.

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Predicting watershed erosion after fires is crucial. This study found that while erosion models identify high-risk areas, their sediment yield predictions vary widely, emphasizing the need for better calibration and field data.

Keywords:
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  • Hydrology and Geomorphology
  • Environmental Science
  • Erosion Modeling

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  • Land managers require accurate watershed-scale erosion predictions following disturbances like wildfires.
  • Post-fire erosion impacts sediment yield and landscape evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare commonly used hillslope erosion models for simulating post-fire sediment yields at hillslope and watershed scales.
  • To assess model performance using observed data and channel head densities in the High Park Fire area.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated four models (RUSLE, AGWA/KINEROS2, WEPP, empirical) at the hillslope scale against observed sediment yields.
  • Applied three models (RUSLE, AGWA/KINEROS2, WEPP) at the watershed scale with varying hillslope discretization.
  • Compared simulated spatial patterns to channel head densities and analyzed parameter uncertainty.

Main Results:

  • At the hillslope scale, only the empirical model significantly correlated with observed sediment yields.
  • At the watershed scale, all models showed significant correlation between sediment loads and observed channel head densities.
  • Watershed sediment load increased with larger hillslope sub-unit sizes, and predictions were most accurate with smaller units.

Conclusions:

  • Erosion models effectively identify areas of high and low erosion potential.
  • Significant discrepancies in predicted sediment yields highlight the need for improved field observations and model calibration.
  • Accurate watershed-scale erosion simulation requires careful consideration of hillslope discretization and model parameterization.