Deep Learning, Epistemic Uncertainties and the Inexact Sciences

ABSTRACT This commentary considers the recent explosion of models based on Deep Learning/Machine Learning methods in hydrological journals and how their application might better contribute to hydrological understanding in the face of epistemic uncertainties in an inexact science.

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Hydrological Processes
Published
2026-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.70489
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Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
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Deep Learning, Epistemic Uncertainties and the Inexact Sciences

Keith Beven
Hydrological Processes
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Deep Learning, Epistemic Uncertainties and the Inexact Sciences

Keith Beven
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ABSTRACT This commentary considers the recent explosion of models based on Deep Learning/Machine Learning methods in hydrological journals and how their application might better contribute to hydrological understanding in the face of epistemic uncertainties in an inexact science.

Hydrological ProcessesVol. 40(3)
Lancaster University (GB)
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Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
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