Skakova et al. (2026) Flood-MAR-Kaz: A Multi-Scale Framework for Preliminary Flood-Managed Aquifer Recharge Screening in Kazakhstan

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Identification

• Journal: Climate
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-11-03
• Authors: Aizhan Skakova, Arman Utepov, Ranida Arystanova, Meirzhan Yessenov
• DOI: 10.3390/cli14110237

Research Groups

The paper does not explicitly list specific research groups, labs, or departments, but rather refers to the "Flood-MAR-Kaz project concept."

Short Summary

This study formalizes a five-stage decision logic for Flood-Managed Aquifer Recharge (Flood-MAR) planning, applying it retrospectively to four sites in Kazakhstan to link available evidence with screening conclusions and identify subsequent investigation requirements, particularly for source verification.

Objective

• To formalize and apply a five-stage decision logic (Flood-MAR-Kaz project concept) for Flood-Managed Aquifer Recharge (Flood-MAR) planning to retrospectively assess suitability in four areas of Kazakhstan, linking available evidence to screening conclusions and identifying subsequent investigation needs.

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Four specific areas in Kazakhstan: Koksu, Akyrtobe, Zharbulak, and Zhalkamys. A detailed example is provided for Akyrtobe.
• Temporal Scale: Historical (based on documented evidence, reanalysis, and satellite diagnostics).

Methodology and Data

• Models used: Decision logic framework (Flood-MAR-Kaz project concept).
• Data sources: Hydroclimatic analyses, reanalysis diagnostics, satellite diagnostics, UAV/LiDAR terrain products, flood-hazard information, implementation information, orthophoto.

Main Results

• The five-stage Flood-MAR-Kaz decision logic was successfully applied to four areas in Kazakhstan (Koksu, Akyrtobe, Zharbulak, Zhalkamys).
• A shared unresolved requirement for source verification was identified across all four study areas.
• Terrain differences led to distinct questions for subsequent investigation but did not provide a basis for ranking recharge feasibility.
• A detailed example from Akyrtobe demonstrated how complementary orthophoto and terrain information could inform surface-routing assessment, while source availability, subsurface suitability, and operational readiness remained unresolved.

Contributions

• Formalization and application of a five-stage decision logic (Flood-MAR-Kaz project concept) for Flood-MAR planning.
• Established a documented link between available evidence, permissible screening conclusions, and subsequent investigation requirements for Flood-MAR projects.
• Illustrated a preliminary decision support framework for Flood-MAR planning, clarifying what can be concluded from initial evidence and what further steps are necessary.

Funding

The paper text does not provide any funding information.

Citation

@article{Skakova2026FloodMARKaz,
  author = {Skakova, Aizhan and Utepov, Arman and Arystanova, Ranida and Yessenov, Meirzhan},
  title = {Flood-MAR-Kaz: A Multi-Scale Framework for Preliminary Flood-Managed Aquifer Recharge Screening in Kazakhstan},
  journal = {Climate},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.3390/cli14110237},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/cli14110237}
}