Eutrophication (Q566)
Subject, term, tag: Eutrophication
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Eutrophication |
Subject, term, tag: Eutrophication |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Over-enrichment of water by nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. It is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment. The two most acute symptoms of eutrophication are hypoxia (or oxygen depletion) and harmful algal blooms. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026