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Environmental Sciences
Manabendra Saharia, Pierre-Emmanuel Kirstetter, Humberto Vergara, Jonathan J. Gourley, Isabelle Emmanuel, Herve Andrieu
Summary: This study explores the impact of rainfall spatial variability on flash flood severity, finding that the spatial organization of rainfall influences basin response on par with geomorphology and climatology. Basin physiography dampens lower rainfall intensities' effect, while higher rainfall primarily contributes to flashiness.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Yao Du, Yamin Deng, Yueping Li, Yanwen Huang, Zhaohui Liu, Teng Ma, Yanxin Wang
Summary: Using random forest algorithm and borehole sediment analysis, this study identified the dominant role of paleo-geomorphology driven by paleo-climate in controlling the spatial variability of geogenic ammonium in groundwater. The results showed that organic matter mainly as lignin in the paleochannel area had lower humification, higher N abundance, and more oxidized C compared to the paleo-interfluve area. These findings highlight the importance of paleo-geomorphology and paleo-climate in controlling the enrichment of geogenic ammonium in groundwater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Devin McPhillips, Katherine Scharer
Summary: To estimate the slip rates and potential hazards of the Cucamonga Fault (CF), researchers investigated its slip rates and fault displacement variability. They found that the CF has a consistent slip rate of 1.4 +/- 0.3 m/kyr over various time intervals. The study also explored the factors contributing to fault displacement variability and suggested that erosion and distributed deformation play a role in it.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vanesa L. Perillo, Vanesa Y. Bohn, Maria Clara Menendez, Ana C. Ronda, Alejandro J. Vitale, Gerardo M. E. Perillo, M. Cintia Piccolo, Diana G. Cuadrado
Summary: Seasonal physicochemical parameters at different stations along the Negro River Estuary in Argentina were studied, revealing higher total phosphorus concentration in warmer months compared to previous data, with orthophosphate values also high and fluctuating independently of total phosphorus. Turbidity, water temperature, pH, and conductivity did not seem to play a key role in phosphorus variations. An unexplained high total phosphorus spike in spring samples suggests the need for further research in the area.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Milena Rozycka, Piotr Migon
Summary: This paper presents an attempt to identify areas of enhanced erosional dissection using a combined analysis of geomorphometric variables and four different approaches. The study focuses on the Orlickie-Bystrzyckie Mountains Block in Central Europe and identifies several heavily eroded areas within this region. Differential uplift is identified as the main trigger for erosion, with the size of the runoff contributing area and the distance from elevated areas playing significant roles.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Elina Efstathiou, Tor Eldevik, Marius arthun, Sigrid Lind
Summary: The study explores the spatial structure of Barents Sea ice change over the past 40 years, finding that the dominant mode of winter sea ice concentration variability is related to areal change. This mode is influenced by the temperate Atlantic inflow and sea ice import, and is also affected by anomalous wind and sea ice area import. Basic predictability is mainly associated with the areal-change mode, influenced by the temperature of the Atlantic inflow and sea ice import from the Arctic.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guoan Yin, Jing Luo, Fujun Niu, Fujun Zhou, Xianglian Meng, Zhanju Lin, Minghao Liu
Summary: This study analyzed the spatial distribution of small thermokarst lakes along the Qinghai-Tibet Engineering Corridor, finding that they mainly gather in plains and upland areas, covering about 8.3% of the land. Climate, topography, and soil characteristics were identified as key factors influencing the distribution of thermokarst lakes, with around 20% of the area being highly susceptible to developing thermokarst lakes in response to climate change.
Article
Ecology
Corey T. Callaghan, Facundo X. Palacio, Yanina Benedetti, Federico Morelli, Diana E. Bowler
Summary: Quantifying intraspecific and interspecific trait variability is crucial for understanding biogeography, ecology, and conservation. This study used citizen science data to examine bird responses to urbanization across the US and found that interspecific variability was greater than intraspecific variability.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hakkyum Choi, Seung-Sep Kim, Sung-Hyun Park, Hyoung Jun Kim
Summary: In this study, three linearly aligned seamount chains on the flanks of the easternmost and longest Australian-Antarctic Ridge (AAR) segment, KR1 ridge, were examined. The seamounts were found to be distributed asymmetrically about the ridge axis, with some characterized by high elevation and large volume, and others smaller and mostly located on the western side of the ridge. These differences in volumetric magnitude of volcanic eruptions and distance from the ridge axis suggest the presence of magma sources with different origins.
Article
Geography, Physical
Siwei Lin, Nan Chen, Zhzou Qianqian, Qiu Feng, Xie Jing, Qi Meng, Fan Yugui, Yang Zihao, Lin Weibin, Deng JiaYin, Tu Ping
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and spatial distribution of landform spatial structure over the Loess Plateau, focusing on the gully spatial structure of loess landforms. Gully weighted complex networks (GWCNs) were used to simulate the gully spatial structure, and quantitative indices were introduced to delineate these structures. The results revealed the features of the spatial structure and its spatial coupling with loess landforms.
PROGRESS IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY-EARTH AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siwei Lin, Nan Chen, Zhuowen He
Summary: This study introduces a new watershed object-based landform recognition method, which models the spatial structure and topological relationship of watersheds to achieve high comprehensive performance. Compared to traditional terrain indices or texture derivatives, this method demonstrates better performance and robustness.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Danijela Strbac, Vita Dolzan
Summary: MMPs play a crucial role in mesothelioma, with studies showing a link between high expression levels of MMPs and clinical parameters in patients; research on genetic variability suggests that certain genetic variants in MMP genes may have different effects on patients; although MMPs are considered as novel drug targets, no clinical trials of MMP inhibitors have been registered in mesothelioma yet.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Feixue Li, Xuan Lin, Jing Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the temporal variability of neonicotinoid biomarkers in urine samples over one year in Chinese young adults, and found that most neonicotinoid biomarkers had poor reproducibility in spot urine samples. At least 2-4 spot urine samples are recommended for assessing one-year neonicotinoid exposure.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
H. Wang, Y. Xuan
Summary: This study examines the spatial variation of area-orientated annual maximum daily rainfall in Great Britain and Australia over the last century, finding that geographic locations and area sizes play a significant role in influencing GEV location-scale parameters. Additionally, round-shaped regions tend to have higher parameter values compared to elongated ones.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrew Gunn, Roger Dargaville, Christian Jakob, Shayne McGregor
Summary: To meet the demand for electricity from renewable energy, it is important to choose wind farm locations that minimize variability in output, especially during the night when solar photovoltaics are unreliable. The location of wind farms must consider grid proximity, resource potential, and wind correlation between farms.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
