Climate risk of shallow touristic lakes: a case study of lake Velence, Hungary

Abstract

In our research, using literature review and precedent analysis, the climate risk of a Central European lake was reviewed, as well as the natural conditions and landscape change processes that determine its sensitivity. It was analysed the ecological and economic effects of the record low water levels of 2021-22, focusing on processes. It was determined which of the current land uses can be considered risky or sensitive in terms of climate change.