Marzen, Miriam and Iserloh, Thomas and Fister, Wolfgang and Seeger, Manuel and Rodrigo-Comino, Jesus and Ries, Johannes B.. (2019) On-Site Water and Wind Erosion Experiments Reveal Relative Impact on Total Soil Erosion. Geosciences, 9 (11). p. 478.
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Abstract
The relative impact of water and wind on total erosion was investigated by means of an experimental-empirical study. Wind erosion and water erosion were measured at five different sites: (1) Mediterranean fallow, (2) Mediterranean orchard, (3) wheat field, (4) vineyard and (5) sand substrate. Mean erosion rates ranged from 1.55 to 618 g*m-2*h-1 for wind and from 0.09 to 133.90 g*m-2*h-1 for rain eroded material over all tested sites. Percentages (%) of eroded sediment for wind and rain, respectively, were found to be 2:98 on Mediterranean fallow, 11:89 on Mediterranean orchard, 3:97 on wheat field, 98:2 on vineyard and 99:1 on sand substrate. For the special case of soil surface crust destroyed by goat trampling, the measured values emphasize a strong potential impact of herding on total soil erosion. All sites produced erosion by wind and rain, and relations show that both erosive forces may have an impact on total soil erosion depending on site characteristics. The results indicate a strong need to focus on both wind and water erosion particularly concerning soils and substrates in vulnerable environments. Measured rates show a general potential erosion depending on recent developments of land use and climate change and may raise awareness of scientist, farmers and decision makers about potential impact of both erosive forces. Knowledge about exact relationship is key for an adapted land use management, which has great potential to mitigate degradation processes related to climate change.
Faculties and Departments: | 05 Faculty of Science > Departement Umweltwissenschaften > Geowissenschaften > Physiogeographie und Umweltwandel (Kuhn) |
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UniBasel Contributors: | Fister, Wolfgang |
Item Type: | Article, refereed |
Article Subtype: | Research Article |
Publisher: | MDPI |
e-ISSN: | 2076-3263 |
Note: | Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article |
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Last Modified: | 06 Jul 2020 15:01 |
Deposited On: | 26 Jun 2020 14:04 |
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