Table 1 Review of literature values for cave evaporation. * denotes sites away from artificial lighting
Reference | Location, Climate | Evaporation rate (mm/a) | Distance from cave entrance (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
Atkinson et al. (1983)38 | Alberta Canada, continental/subarctic | 14 | 1–1200 |
1.4–2.5 | 1200–4200 | ||
De Freitas & Schmekal (2006)39 | New Zealand, sub-temperate | 0–21 | ≈60 |
Buechner (1999)40 | US, arid | 3–9 | ≈600 |
Mclean (1971)*41 | US, semi-arid | 120 | ≈250 |
12 | ≈900 | ||
Current study | Australia, temperate semi-arid | 40–50 | 10–40 |
