Article
Agronomy
Carlos Asensio-Amador, Antonio Gimenez, Jose Luis Torres, Alejandro Monterroso, Carlos Asensio
Summary: This study used wind-transported particle collectors to monitor sediment flow in a citrus orchard. Results showed that winds from the Northeast had a stabilizing effect, while winds from the South increased soil wind erodibility.
Article
Agronomy
Rocio Guerrero, Juan L. Valenzuela, Alejandro Monterroso, Carlos Asensio
Summary: The study found that sediments from the south were being deposited rather than lost, containing a large amount of phyllosilicates and calcium carbonate, which decreased wind erodibility. Sediments from the northeast, with almost double the total mass transport, contained the largest amount of captured quartz, promoting abrasion and increasing soil erodibility.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shahid Latif Bhutto, Abbas Miri, Yi Zhang, Danish Ali Bhutto, Qiqi Cao, Zhiming Xin, Huijie Xiao
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of four types of plants in reducing wind speed and sediment transport through wind tunnel experiments. The results showed that the plants were able to decrease wind speed and limit sediment transport, with varying effectiveness at different wind speeds.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yang Zhao, Qizhi Zhou, Guanglei Gao, Guodong Ding, Ying Zhang, Jinxing Zhou
Summary: The study utilizes wind data standardization, CFD simulation, and fingerprinting technology to investigate aeolian sediment transport processes. It reveals that mountain passes in the west of the lake act as wind outlets, while river valleys and faulted valleys serve as ventilation tunnels in the sedimentary area.
Article
Geography, Physical
M. Jolivet, R. Braucher, D. Dovchintseren, S. Hocquet, J. -M. Schmitt
Summary: In semi-arid basins, the geomorphic evolution is influenced by interactions between fluvial erosion, aeolian erosion, and the presence of erosion-resistant basement outcrops. The occurrence of non-erodible basement in deflation zones complicates drainage systems and wind-flow patterns, leading to rapid topographic modifications over time.
Article
Agronomy
Abbas Miri, Robin Davidson-Arnott
Summary: Field experiments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a single Tamarix tree in reducing wind speed and sediment flux, revealing an 80-90% reduction in wind speed and sediment flux at a distance of x/h = 1. The results confirmed the suitability of Tamarix trees as a potential control on erosion and sediment transport, with the most significant reduction observed on the leeside of the tree. Designing a windbreak with an optimum inter-rows distance of x/h = 7 and inter-plant spacing of less than 0.5 h is recommended for maximum control of aeolian erosion.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Weiqing Li, Hui Qian, Panpan Xu, Kai Hou, Qiying Zhang, Wengang Qu, Wenhao Ren, Yao Chen
Summary: This study used EMMA, MDS, and PCA to identify sedimentary characteristics, provenance, and transport of sediments in the Yellow River Basin and analyze aeolian-fluvial interactions. Sediments in the source area came from the Tibetan Plateau, while those in the lower reaches came from the Chinese Loess Plateau (CLP). Sediment transport was controlled by simultaneous or alternating aeolian and fluvial processes. The study has implications for paleoclimatic reconstruction and soil and water conservation.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hamid Reza Azimzadeh, Zahra Derakhshan, Fereshte Shirgahi
Summary: Urmia Lake, the second hypersaline lake in the world, has experienced an increase in susceptible areas to wind erosion due to decreasing water input caused by human activities. The study found that wind erosion on the edge of Urmia Lake was influenced by the water level of the lake and conservation practices, resulting in a decreasing trend in wind erosion rate from 2017 to 2019.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Brandon L. Edwards, Nicholas P. Webb, Magda S. Galloza, Justin W. Van Zee, Ericha M. Courtright, Brad F. Cooper, Loretta J. Metz, Jeffrey E. Herrick, Gregory S. Okin, Michael C. Duniway, John Tatarko, Negussie H. Tedala, Daniel N. Moriasi, Beth A. Newingham, Frederick B. Pierson, David Toledo, R. Scott Van Pelt
Summary: Aeolian processes are crucial for arid and semi-arid ecosystems, but modeling approaches for assessing sediment transport rates are lacking. This study presents a wind erosion and dust emission model parameterized for rangelands and demonstrates its effectiveness in representing temporal variability and providing robust assessments for land health and predicting the impacts of land management activities.
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Jilin You, Xiaoping Zhang, Haiyan Zhang, Cunhui Li, Yi Xu, Qi Yan, Hsinchen Yu, Jiahui Liu, Yong Li, Yi Wang, Chengxuan Zhao, He Zhang, Yingqiao Xu, Liping Chen, Hongyu Lin, Qingfei Fu, Yupeng Gao, Yuming Wang, Weidong Wang, Qijun Zhi
Summary: Researchers quantified the dust ejection angle and erosion depth for a low-thrust lander using data from the Chang'E-4 mission for the first time, testing the effectiveness of the current erosion model and providing valuable reference information for future landing missions.
Article
Agronomy
Miriam Marzen, Matthias Porten, Johannes B. Ries
Summary: Measurements and modeling of dust emissions are uncertain. This study applied a simple measurement concept to assess the impact of tillage on dust emissions. Results showed that tillage operations generated a significant amount of dust emissions, with the impact influenced by soil moisture and wind conditions. Understanding the mechanical impulses and quantifying the local dust emission inventory is essential for analyzing risk potential and choosing appropriate management options.
Article
Soil Science
Zhuo Chen, Xin Gao, Jiaqiang Lei
Summary: The rapid drying of the Aral Sea has caused complex environmental changes and a significant amount of aeolian dust to be released from the exposed bottom. This study used models to investigate the emission and transport characteristics of the Aral Sea dust. The results show that the dust emission is concentrated in the eastern Aral Sea basin and exhibits seasonal variation, with the highest value and widest spatial range in spring. The dust can be transported over 4,000 km and affect a land area of more than 38.5 x 106 km2, reaching as far as the Arctic Ocean, Iran, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peng Wang, Jie Zhang, Ning Huang
Summary: The influence of gravity flow on the dynamics of sand ripples formation stage is significant, leading to a decrease in the growth rate of sand ripples, stabilization of the sand bed, and longer wavelengths. The competition between destabilizing reptation flow and stabilizing gravity flow affects pattern selection and results in sand ripples with straighter and more continuous crests. The impact angle has little effect on sand ripples characteristics at the initial stage of their development.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhuo Chen, Xin Gao, Jiaqiang Lei
Summary: Mongolian dust plays a significant role in Asian aerosols, impacting regional ecological balance and atmospheric environment cycling. Detailed and systematic research is needed to develop appropriate strategies for preventing dust disasters. This study provides a potential diffusion map and comprehensive analysis of Mongolian dust for formulating preventive measures.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Geography, Physical
Ronald E. Poeppl, Lina E. Polvi, Laura Turnbull
Summary: In the field of geomorphology, the concept of connectivity has become important for understanding the movement of water and sediment in landscapes. Recent conferences and discussions have provided a platform for researchers to exchange ideas on connectivity in geomorphology. This article summarizes the findings from a collection of research articles on the application of connectivity in various environments and scales, as well as the role of human impacts and management in rivers and catchments.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Darin J. Law, Henry D. Adams, David D. Breshears, Neil S. Cobb, John B. Bradford, Chris B. Zou, Jason P. Field, Alfonso A. Gardea, A. Park Williams, Travis E. Huxman
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nate G. McDowell, Charlotte Grossiord, Henry D. Adams, Sara Pinzon-Navarro, D. Scott Mackay, David D. Breshears, Craig D. Allen, Isaac Borrego, L. Turin Dickman, Adam Collins, Monica Gaylord, Natalie McBranch, William T. Pockman, Alberto Vilagrosa, Brian Aukema, Devin Goodsman, Chonggang Xu
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amy M. Trowbridge, Paul C. Stoy, Henry D. Adams, Darin J. Law, David D. Breshears, Detlev Helmig, Russell K. Monson
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Martha M. Farella, David D. Breshears, Rachel E. Gallery
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Flavia Tromboni, Jianguo Liu, Emanuele Ziaco, David D. Breshears, Kimberly L. Thompson, Walter K. Dodds, Kyla M. Dahlin, Elizabeth A. LaRue, James H. Thorp, Andres Vina, Marysa M. Lague, Alain Maasri, Hongbo Yang, Sudeep Chandra, Songlin Fei
Summary: Macrosystems, recognizing the interconnectedness of human-natural systems, should consider factors such as human-nature connectivity and multi-scale feedbacks. The metacoupling framework integrates ecological and socioeconomic dimensions to study interactions across different locations, showing how human activities impact systems on a global scale. This approach can lead to innovative discoveries and help address global challenges.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
David D. Breshears, Joseph B. Fontaine, Katinka X. Ruthrof, Jason P. Field, Xiao Feng, Joseph R. Burger, Darin J. Law, Jatin Kala, Giles E. St J. Hardy
Summary: With climate change, heat waves are becoming more frequent, intense, and widespread. The impacts of heat waves on plants are often underestimated and understudied, leading to sublethal and lethal effects at leaf and plant scales. Further research and attention are needed to understand the full extent of these impacts on plant ecosystems.
Article
Fisheries
Craig Paukert, Julian D. Olden, Abigail J. Lynch, David D. Breshears, R. Christopher Chambers, Cindy Chu, Margaret Daly, Kimberly L. Dibble, Jeff Falke, Dan Issak, Peter Jacobson, Olaf P. Jensen, Daphne Munroe
Summary: Climate change poses a persistent threat to fish and fish habitats in North America, with increased water temperature, changes in precipitation, sea level rise, and ocean acidification being common stressors. While reducing greenhouse gas emissions is crucial, adaptation strategies developed by local agencies and stakeholders help mitigate the effects of climate change on vulnerable fish and fisheries.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jeffrey J. Whicker, David D. Breshears, Michael McNaughton, Mary Jo Chastenet de Gery, Christine Bullock
Summary: This study reviews radionuclide resuspension and wind erosion, integrating the two to provide better estimates of resuspension factors across different ecosystems and environmental conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiao Feng, Cory Merow, Zhihua Liu, Daniel S. Park, Patrick R. Roehrdanz, Brian Maitner, Erica A. Newman, Brad L. Boyle, Aaron Lien, Joseph R. Burger, Mathias M. Pires, Paulo M. Brando, Mark B. Bush, Crystal N. H. McMichael, Danilo M. Neves, Efthymios Nikolopoulos, Scott R. Saleska, Lee Hannah, David D. Breshears, Tom P. Evans, Jose R. Soto, Kacey C. Ernst, Brian J. Enquist
Summary: Biodiversity in the Amazon Basin is vital for ecological and climatic stability, however, it is increasingly threatened by deforestation and fires. This study quantifies the impacts of deforestation and fires on Amazonian biodiversity over the past two decades. Results show that deforestation leads to habitat loss and fires exacerbate the already substantial impact. Forest policies play a crucial role in reducing fire occurrences and preserving biodiversity in the Amazon.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jonathan T. Overpeck, David D. Breshears
Article
Ecology
Emily L. Schultz, Lisa Huelsmann, Michiel D. Pillet, Florian Hartig, David D. Breshears, Sydne Record, John D. Shaw, R. Justin DeRose, Pieter A. Zuidema, Margaret E. K. Evans
Summary: Estimates show that climate change can lead to the extinction of a significant percentage of species, but the predictive models for range changes need to include factors beyond just climate. Research on the distribution of Pinus edulis suggests that climate and competition alone do not fully explain the species' distribution, with climate influencing other range-limiting processes as well. The complex effects of climate on species distributions, including indirect effects and interactions, may result in unforeseen changes in abundance and distribution.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sujith Ravi, Darin J. Law, Joshua S. Caplan, Greg A. Barron-Gafford, Katerina M. Dontsova, Javier F. Espeleta, Juan C. Villegas, Gregory S. Okin, David D. Breshears, Travis E. Huxman
Summary: Climate models predict increasingly hot conditions and more frequent droughts in arid regions. Rapid vegetation change, particularly invasive grasses, is occurring. Experimental results showed invasive grasses have higher tolerance to drought and warming compared to native grasses, indicating a potential impact of climate change and biological invasion on ecosystem degradation.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mallory L. Barnes, Martha M. Farella, Russell L. Scott, David J. P. Moore, Guillermo E. Ponce-Campos, Joel A. Biederman, Natasha MacBean, Marcy E. Litvak, David D. Breshears
Summary: DryFlux is a product that combines in situ carbon flux measurements with remote sensing and meteorological observations using machine learning, accurately predicting the variability of carbon uptake in dryland ecosystems. This approach can serve as an improved benchmark for earth system models in drylands, prompting a more sensitive consideration of the impact of water limitation on the carbon cycle.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Jason P. Field, David D. Breshears, John B. Bradford, Darin J. Law, Xiao Feng, Craig D. Allen
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miranda D. Redmond, Darin J. Law, Jason P. Field, Nashelly Meneses, Charles J. W. Carroll, Andreas P. Wion, David D. Breshears, Neil S. Cobb, Michael C. Dietze, Rachel E. Gallery
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2019)