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Environmental Sciences
Li-Yang Xiong, Si-Jin Li, Guang-Hui Hu, Ke Wang, Min Chen, A-Xing Zhu, Guo-An Tang
Summary: The history of changes in the Earth's surface can be investigated through numerical modelling, but the evidence for such models is often lost due to erosion or other surface processes. This study uses archaeological observations from Wucheng City in Shanxi, China, to reconstruct the ancient landscape and inform landform evolution models. Differences between the present-day and ancient land surface suggest a previously flatter topography. The period of increased erosion rate in the early Holocene corresponds with higher rainfall, indicating climate as the primary control on landform evolution during this time. The study concludes that paleo-surface observations from archaeological sites are valuable tools for landform evolution models in regions with limited evidence.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Pal Sumegi, Sandor Gulyas
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EARTH-SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
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Hui Yang, Wan-li Xie, Qi-qi Liu, Rong-sen Zhu, Ying-ying Liu
Summary: Soil collapse poses a major hazard in several countries and regions, especially in the Loess Plateau of China. This paper examines the collapsibility mechanism of Malan loess and reveals the evolution process of loess collapsibility through various research methods.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jinbei Chen, Xiaowen Chen, Wei Jia, Ye Yu, Suping Zhao
Summary: This article aims to build a theory of atmospheric boundary layer turbulence under complex conditions and constructs a multi-site observation and analysis method of atmospheric turbulence based on related principles. The method is verified and shown to improve the estimation accuracy of turbulence spectrum and vertical turbulent flux. Analytical data from single-site and four-site observations is combined to accurately and comprehensively describe the three-dimensional structure of turbulence.
SCIENCE CHINA-EARTH SCIENCES
(2023)
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Agronomy
Xiaoyue Wang, Xinghua Zhang, Mingxian Yang, Xiaonan Gou, Binbin Liu, Yinchuan Hao, Shutu Xu, Jiquan Xue, Xiaoliang Qin, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: The study in the Guanzhong region on the impact of climate change on maize production and diseases revealed that accumulated temperature has a significant positive effect on yield, while rainfall does not have a significant impact on yield. Moreover, rainfall has a positive correlation with maize diseases and growth, providing insights for future adaptation strategies in the face of climate change.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiangjun Liu, Xiaodong Miao, Junsheng Nie, Xiaojian Zhang, Yixuan Wang, Xiangzhong Li, Xianjiao Ou, Zhongping Lai
Summary: This study reveals the variation in aeolian loess thickness and basal ages on the Tibetan Plateau, dividing it into three zones: source and sink areas for dust, and a transitional zone. Glacial-interglacial precipitation and vegetation cover changes play a role in controlling the switch between these zones. The study provides insights into Tibetan loess accumulation patterns and enables predictions for future ecological disasters.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Xiaoyu Zhu, Jessica Gray, Ying Gu, Tong He
Summary: This study investigated the sources of sediments in different areas of the Chinese Loess Plateau (CLP) using SEM and material modal composite analysis. The results show that the formation of loess particles is related to differential weathering and precipitation mediated dissolution. The changes in hornblende concentrations provide evidence for sediment provenance in the deserts north and west of CLP. Understanding sediment sources is crucial for tracing Asian monsoon evolution and may challenge the interpretation of the monsoon mechanism.
GEOCHEMISTRY GEOPHYSICS GEOSYSTEMS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Rui Shao, Baoqing Zhang, Xiaogang He, Tongxuan Su, Yao Li, Biao Long, Xuejin Wang, Wenjing Yang, Chansheng He
Summary: This study quantifies the impact of vegetation restoration on water storage change in the Loess Plateau, China, highlighting that an increase in vegetation coverage can lead to a decrease in water storage. The research emphasizes the importance of considering time scales when ignoring water storage change in water balance analysis.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jianguo Xiong, Ying Wang, Vincenzo Picotti, Huiping Zhang, Qingri Liu, Xudong Zhao, Xin Su, Xiuli Zhang, Youli Li, Peizhen Zhang
Summary: Previous studies suggest that the northeastern Tibetan Plateau is the major source area for the Chinese Loess Plateau. However, the origin of the eastern CLP and the relationship between loess and proximal river sediments have never been systematically studied, which hinders our understanding of the surface process between source and sink.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-EARTH SURFACE
(2023)
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Geology
Yuanyuan Xiao, Shengying Wu, Peishan Sui, Yaoling Niu, Weidong Sun, Guodong Wang, Juanjuan Kong, Fengli Shao, Xiaohong Wang, Hongmei Gong, Meng Duan, Zihang Huang
Summary: The Chinese Loess Plateau is the largest loess deposit on Earth. It has been found that most elements in the loess samples are significantly correlated with La or Al2O3, indicating their presence in particle minerals during weathering, transport, and deposition.
INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGY REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kai Hou, Hui Qian, Yuting Zhang, Qiying Zhang, Wengang Qu
Summary: The Loess Plateau is crucial for studying global climate change and regional responses, with findings revealing ancient climatic information through microstructure analysis of loess and paleosols. The formation of loess layers is influenced by various transport and pedogenic forces, with a conceptual model established for the Weihe Basin. This research sheds light on regional climatic environmental evolution and the atmospheric circulation system in East Asia.
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Engineering, Civil
Yongguo Yao, Yuchuan Zhang, Xulong Gao, Hongwei Huang, Dongfa Liu, Xinqin Hui
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JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geology
Haobo Zhang, Junsheng Nie, Xiangjun Liu, Alex Pullen, Guoqiang Li, Wenbin Peng, Hanzhi Zhang
Summary: The loess sequences of the Chinese Loess Plateau provide a comprehensive paleoclimatic archive for the Neogene-Quaternary period. Geochronology data reveal spatial variability in sediment provenance across the plateau, with at least three distinct provenance zones recognized. This challenges the traditional view that attributes Quaternary loess primarily to deserts north and west of the plateau, suggesting a more significant role of fluvial processes and precipitation in dust production. The nonuniformity in sediment provenance raises questions about the validity of using CLP-derived paleoclimate information for regional interpretations.
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Soil Science
Yongpeng Nie, Wankui Ni, Xiangfei Lu, Wenxin Tuo, Kangze Yuan
Summary: Understanding the mechanical behavior of compacted loess is crucial for construction on the Loess Plateau. Through a series of tests, including compression tests, shear tests, and scanning electron microscope imaging, the variations in compressibility, shear strength, and microstructure of compacted loess at different dry densities and water contents were investigated. The relationship between pore microscopic indicators and mechanical parameters was analyzed through statistical analysis. The results showed that the compression coefficient decreases with increasing dry density and cohesion and internal friction angle decrease with increasing water content. The structure of compacted loess evolves from overhead-mosaic-flocculation with increasing compactness and saturation.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Yao Chen, Hui Qian, Kai Hou, Qiying Zhang, Yuting Zhang
Summary: The study found that the permeability of loess layers is higher than that of paleosol layers, with a four-stage accumulation history in loess-paleosol sequences. Permeability changes are mainly controlled by pedogenesis under Quaternary climate conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
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(2017)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2017)
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Geography, Physical
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QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2017)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
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Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
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(2018)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2018)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
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Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
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(2019)
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(2018)
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