Article
Geography, Physical
Stefan Dreibrodt, Carolin C. M. Langan, Markus Fuchs, Hans -Rudolf Bork
Summary: The Holocene development of soils and sediments at three sites in the eastern Harz foreland was investigated. It was found that the history of slope erosion in the mid-to-late Holocene was closely linked to local land-use history. The formation of the studied Chernozemic soils and the flooding of small streams were influenced by anthropogenic activities and are considered early Anthropocene processes. Rating: 7/10.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Tao Zhang, Wenxia Han, Yongxiang Han, Shuang Lu, David Madsen, Lupeng Yu, Shengli Yang, Yixuan Wang
Summary: The study found that dust activity in interior Asia is influenced by climatic changes, particularly over the past 4 millennia. Human activities have accelerated environmental deterioration and increased dust activity in the region. These observations provide important boundary conditions for accurate prediction and numerical simulation of dust activity.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Hongfei Zhao, Yunhong Lin, Jie Zhou, Claudio O. Delang, Hongming He
Summary: The study reconstructs the spatial and temporal distribution of precipitation and vegetation cover in the Yellow River basin during the Holocene, and simulates soil erosion and sediment deposition processes. The findings demonstrate the impacts of climate change and human activities on the evolution of the fluvial landscape.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muneer Alam, Farida Begum, Fozia Hussain
Summary: The study in upper Haramosh of Gilgit, Pakistan, found that single cropping retained more moisture, had sandy loam texture, and higher organic carbon stocks compared to double cropping. Single cropping showed a positive correlation between SOC reserves and soil quality, while double cropping reduced soil quality and organic carbon reserves.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Bin Zhang, Zhi Zhang, Xiangqiang Meng, Jiandong Liu, Tongfa Xia, Bingyue Guo, Binqing Zhou, Junfeng Ji
Summary: Assessing the impact of precipitation and temperature on soil moisture changes during the Holocene is important for understanding regional ecological environment change in the arid Central Asia core (CAC). However, the lack of reliable precipitation records makes this assessment challenging. In this study, we present Holocene paired precipitation and soil moisture records from the Ili Basin, CAC, and find that precipitation dominated Holocene soil moisture variations in the region.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Wen-Shu Huang, Chi-Shu Liang, Heng Tsai, Zeng-Yi Hseu, Shiuh-Tsuen Huang
Summary: The pedogenetic features of the midstream soils of the Zoushui River in central Taiwan were analyzed. Mixed sediments from the river and its tributaries were identified as the parental materials of the soils. A soil chronosequence of Inceptisols, Ultisols, and Oxisols over the Pleistocene timescale was proposed. The study also found a significant correlation between the weighted profile development index values and soil age.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shuai Wang, Xingyu Zhang, Kabindra Adhikari, Zicheng Wang, Di Shi, Xinxin Jin, Fengkui Qian
Summary: Accurate assessment of temporal and spatial changes in soil organic carbon stocks (SOCS) is crucial for mitigating climate change. This study successfully modeled the three-dimensional distribution of SOCS in Inner Mongolia, China and identified grassland and forest land as the primary storage areas for SOCS.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Hongfei Zhao, Yunhong Lin, Jie Zhou, Qianli Sun, Linhai Yang, Claudio O. Delang, Hongming He
Summary: This study quantitatively reconstructs soil erosion rates based on lake sediment records from 35 lakes in China and identifies the drivers of soil erosion in different sub-regions of China. The findings show that the evolution of different monsoon systems and regional environments significantly influenced soil erosion processes in China, and human activity played a more important role in soil erosion throughout the Holocene. This study contributes to our understanding of the evolution of soil erosion under different climate systems in China.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiaodong Pan, Guohui Gu, Di Han, Baoxiao Bao, Sheng Guan, Yujia Song
Summary: The latest research shows that the Arxan volcanic field has a unified magma system and heating channel, indicating the potential risk of eruption. The volcanic field exhibits strong hydrothermal activity and multiple gas emission sites. Measurements of gas composition and soil CO2 flux were conducted in this study, revealing high concentrations of CO2 and other gases. The soil CO2 flux of Arxan volcano is comparable to the emission level of the Iwojima volcano.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Yanwu Duan, Qing Sun, Josef P. Werne, Juzhi Hou, Huan Yang, Qiang Wang, Farhad Khormali, Dunsheng Xia, Guoqiang Chu, Fahu Chen
Summary: This study examines the impact of temperature and precipitation on the distribution of archaeal isoprenoid glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers (iGDGTs) in soil transects in Arid Central Asia (ACA). The results show that mean annual air temperature (MAAT) is the main driver of the distribution of soil iGDGTs, and the TEX86 proxy exhibits a significant positive correlation with MAAT. Furthermore, changes in archaeal community structure are detected in the soil samples, confirming the influence of temperature on the distribution of iGDGTs.
GLOBAL AND PLANETARY CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Michael Klinge, Florian Schneider, Choimaa Dulamsuren, Kim Arndt, Uudus Bayarsaikhan, Daniela Sauer
Summary: The study analyzed the spatial distribution of forests and discontinuous permafrost in the forest-steppe of the northern Khangai Mountains in Mongolia, finding that factors such as topography, vegetation, and soil properties influence the presence and depth of permafrost. The presence of permafrost is crucial for vegetation growth, and the disappearance of permafrost due to climate warming will have impacts on the local ecosystem.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Julia Unkelbach, Choimaa Dulamsuren, Michael Klinge, Hermann Behling
Summary: The Tarvagatai Nuruu National Park in central Mongolia is characterized by a forest-steppe ecosystem dominated by extreme continental and semi-arid climate. Through multi-proxy analysis on a lacustrine sediment core, the study reveals stable vegetation composition and minimal climatic changes in the past Holocene period. Human impact, predominantly from nomadic pastoralism, had a tangential role in vegetation changes, with a peak in wildlife activity during the early Holocene and rare fire occurrences except for a phase between 3550 and 2960 cal yr BP.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tongyi Liu, Jing Chen, Liyun Jiang, Gexia Qiao
Summary: This study investigates the impact of human activity during the Holocene on the evolutionary trajectory of insect pests. By integrating archaeological evidence, phylogeographic analyses, and a climatic niche-based approach, the researchers study the dispersal and demographic dynamics of Hyalopterus arundiniformis (HAR) using peach as its host plant. The study reveals that human-mediated dispersal of the host plant during the Holocene resulted in the expansion of HAR's geographic range, effective population size, and climatic niche breadth.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
James S. Albert, Ana C. Carnaval, Suzette G. A. Flantua, Lucia G. Lohmann, Camila C. Ribas, Douglas Riff, Juan D. Carrillo, Ying Fan, Jorge J. P. Figueiredo, Juan M. Guayasamin, Carina Hoorn, Gustavo H. de Melo, Nathalia Nascimento, Carlos A. Quesada, Carmen Ulloa Ulloa, Pedro Val, Julia Arieira, Andrea C. Encalada, Carlos A. Nobre
Summary: Amazonian environments are experiencing unprecedented degradation due to industrial and agricultural activities, posing a threat to its rich biodiversity and essential ecosystem services. Deforestation driven by export market demands and global climate change are the main drivers of this degradation. Urgent policies are necessary to prevent further damage, but action requires political will and leadership. Failing to protect the Amazon would have detrimental consequences for the entire biosphere.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Lingling Yuan, Xiaohui Zhang, Zhili Yang
Summary: Updating the magmatic profile in central Inner Mongolia, North China is crucial for understanding the timeline of accretionary processes and the termination of the Paleo-Asian Ocean. In this study, we conducted a geochronological and geochemical analysis of Paleozoic intrusions in the Erenhot region and identified four distinct magmatic episodes, which contribute to the definition of two major tectono-magmatic cycles. The early Paleozoic cycle (500-450 Ma) records the development of a Western Pacific-type intra-oceanic arc system, while the late Paleozoic cycle showcases the processes of plate subduction, slab rollback, and backarc rifting. The Erenhot region, with its Rodinia-aged terrane affinity and representative Paleozoic magmatic profile, provides an optimal site for studying the evolution of mosaic terranes in southern Mongolia and northern China.
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Viorica Tecsa, Natalia Gerasimenko, Daniel Veres, Ulrich Hambach, Frank Lehmkuhl, Philipp Schulte, Alida Timar-Gabor
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Geography, Physical
Stephan Poetter, Arndt Schmitz, Andreas Luecke, Philipp Schulte, Igor Obreht, Michael Zech, Holger Wissel, Slobodan B. Markovic, Frank Lehmkuhl
Summary: Stable organic carbon and nitrogen isotopes were used to reconstruct the past environment in the southern Carpathian Basin, highlighting the importance of decalcification methods for accurate carbon isotope analysis in loess-palaeosol sequences. The study found that the choice of decalcification method affects the results significantly, with the fumigation method showing incomplete removal of carbonates. Results also indicated that samples with TOC content <0.2% have a higher risk of misinterpretation of their carbon isotope ratios.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Verena Esser, Michael Buchty-Lemke, Philipp Schulte, Lea Sophia Podzun, Frank Lehmkuhl
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Juergen Richter, Thomas Litt, Frank Lehmkuhl, Andreas Hense, Thomas C. Hauck, Dirk F. Leder, Andrea Miebach, Hannah Parow-Souchon, Florian Sauer, Jonathan Schoenenberg, Maysoon Al-Nahar, Shumon T. Hussain
Article
Geography, Physical
Patrick Ludwig, Milivoj B. Gavrilov, Slobodan B. Markovic, Gabor Ujvari, Frank Lehmkuhl
Summary: The study reveals significant differences in climate and environmental conditions in the Carpathian Basin and northern Italy/Adriatic region during the Last Glacial Maximum compared to present-day. The simulation results show that these regions were much colder and drier during the LGM, with active dust storms primarily occurring in winter and spring.
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Christoph Schmidt, Christian Zeeden, Lydia Krauss, Frank Lehmkuhl, Ludwig Zoeller
Summary: This study re-investigated two LPS profiles in Germany, establishing new quartz OSL and polymineral IRSL chronologies and applying Bayesian age-depth modeling to resolve original age inversions. The reinterpretation of grain-size data through end member modeling analyses provided insights into geomorphic processes and timing. The findings highlight variations in sedimentation rates over time and link certain grain size characteristics to the extent of the ice sheet and changes in wind patterns.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefanie Wolf, Verena Esser, Holger Schuttrumpf, Frank Lehmkuhl
Summary: This study evaluates the specific impacts of different time periods over the last 200 years on river courses, especially the river straightening during the Industrial Revolution and its effects on current river restorations. The results demonstrate the significant influence of human intervention on rivers, as well as the additional impact of geofactors such as landform configurations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Lydia Krauss, Nicole Klasen, Philipp Schulte, Frank Lehmkuhl
Summary: The study evaluated the Loess-palaeosol sequences at the Attenfeld site along the Danube River and found that previous interpretations may have been too generalized, identifying previously unmentioned units and indicating sediment deposition may have occurred before MIS 4.
JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Veit Nottebaum, Georg Stauch, Jorien L. N. van der Wal, Anja Zander, Frank Schluetz, Lyudmila Shumilovskikh, Klaus Reicherter, Ochirbat Batkhishig, Frank Lehmkuhl
Summary: This study investigates the late Quaternary development of the sedimentary system of Orog Nuur Basin in southern Mongolia, revealing the palaeoenvironmental changes and multiple lake level variations. Through paleoshoreline mapping and dating, researchers identified the lake level history and found the expansions during late MIS 5 and MIS 3 were of similar magnitude. The study highlights the valuable landscape and palaeoenvironmental reconstructions offered by the Orog Nuur Basin archives for supraregional comparisons.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2022)
Article
Geography
Bruno Boemke, Thomas Einwoegerer, Marc Haendel, Frank Lehmkuhl
Summary: The importance of predictive models in archaeology and its application to Upper Palaeolithic sites. A new approach combining classical deductive methods with machine learning was used to analyze the geospatial behavior of 23 sites and create a predictive model for the presence of Upper Palaeolithic sites. Possible inaccuracies in the data and methodology were critically discussed.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jie Chen, Deguo Zhang, Xiaoping Yang, Frank Lehmkuhl, Wubin Jiang
Summary: Seasonal changes in wind regime have significant impact on the morphology and sedimentary structures of dunes, leading to the formation of reversing dunes and reversal of dune crests. This study combines field surveys and numerical simulations to reveal the processes and characteristics of these phenomena.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-EARTH SURFACE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mike Frenken, Piero Bellanova, Yuichi Nishimura, Philipp Schulte, Frank Lehmkuhl, Klaus Reicherter, Jan Schwarzbauer
Summary: The study analyzed organic marker substances in sedimentary remnants of the 2011 Tohoku-oki tsunami, and found that these markers can be reliably used to identify and characterize tsunami deposits in the sedimentary record. The study also revealed the impact of the tsunami on the transport and dispersion processes of particle-associated organic matter, as well as the pollution sources associated with the tsunami.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefanie Wolf, David Stenger, Felix Steudtner, Verena Esser, Frank Lehmkuhl, Holger Schuettruempf
Summary: Land use and water resource management affect the concentration of suspended sediments in rivers. This study modified the sediment rating curve approach to predict the SSC downstream of a sampling site. The impact of anthropogenic measures on the Rur River, such as damming and changes in channel section length, was identified and considered for future water resource management.
MODELING EARTH SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Lukas Doerwald, Frank Lehmkuhl, Janek Walk, Lucie Delobel, Bruno Boemke, Andreas Baas, Deguo Zhang, Xiaoping Yang, Georg Stauch
Summary: The movement of active dunes is influenced by climatic conditions and human activities. The Gonghe Basin on the Tibetan Plateau is a suitable location for studying these factors. This study combines satellite images and climate data to investigate dune migration and its relationship with environmental changes. The results show a correlation between slowing dune migration, expanding vegetation, and decreasing sand drift potential.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Bruno Boemke, Andreas Maier, Isabell Schmidt, Wolfgang Roemer, Frank Lehmkuhl
Summary: This study assesses the spatial distribution of Palaeolithic sites and finds that sampling biases have the greatest influence on the actual distribution of sites.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Haihua Wang, Huaiyang Ke, Hongping Wu, Siyuan Ma, Muhammad Mohsin Altaf, Xiaoping Diao
Summary: Carbon storage in mangroves is crucial for mitigating climate change, but our understanding of this aspect is limited. This study investigated the seasonal changes in the carbon metabolic profile of microbial communities in mangrove soils on Hainan Island, China, and found that season plays a critical role in shaping the carbon functional diversity of microbial communities.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Donghui Zhao, Congcong Shen, Zhi-Ming Zhang, Jichen Wang, Li-Mei Zhang, Baodong Chen, Guo-Xin Sun, Yuan Ge
Summary: By studying soil samples from different slope directions along an elevational gradient in a mountain ecosystem, we found that soil bacterial diversity and microbial functions exhibit distinct elevational patterns, which are consistent across slope directions. The bacterial diversity shows a hump-shaped pattern, while microbial functions exhibit a linear increasing trend. Additionally, the beta diversity pattern of soil bacteria is significantly influenced by elevational distance decay relationships. Soil bacterial diversity patterns are determined by transitions in community assembly processes, whereas microbial functions are mainly influenced by bacterial community composition.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Guanfang Sun, Yan Zhu, Wei Mao, Yonghong Li, Jinzhong Yang, Zhaoliang Gao
Summary: This study developed a water and salt balance model to predict long-term water and salt dynamics in seasonally frozen arid agricultural regions. The model was validated in a region in China and showed that increasing autumn irrigation water can decrease soil salinity during the irrigation period, but has limited impact on long-term average soil salinity.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Alfredo Mayoral, Ana Ejarque, Arnau Garcia-Molsosa, Mercourios Georgiadis, Giannis Apostolou, Vincent Gaertner, Constantina Kallintzi, Eurydice Kefalidou, Hector Orengo
Summary: This paper presents an integrated Geoarchaeological approach to studying the landscape change and socio-environmental interaction around ancient Abdera. The study uses a combination of remote sensing, geomorphological mapping, sedimentary coring, and radiocarbon dating to reconstruct the palaeogeographic evolution of the area. The results challenge previous narratives about the rise and decline of Abdera and provide new insights into the role of historical and environmental factors. It also introduces evidence of submerged Neolithic landscapes and the impact of anthropogenic forcing on the sedimentary systems.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jiale Chen, Michael Dannenmann, Qiang Yu, Yalong Shi, Matthew D. Wallenstein, Xinguo Han, Honghui Wu, Klaus Butterbach-Bahl
Summary: This study investigated the effects of temperature and moisture on soil nitrogen turnover through field experiments and laboratory incubation experiments. The results showed that soil temperature had a greater explanatory power than moisture in gross ammonification and nitrification rates. Climate warming may have a greater impact on gross nitrogen turnover compared to changes in rainfall.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Han, Xiuchao Yang, Xiaoai Yin, Qian Fang, Longshan Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of exposed root distribution patterns on rainfall-runoff processes. The results showed that the distribution patterns of exposed root had a significant impact on rainfall-runoff processes. A vertical slope arrangement was conducive to rainfall infiltration, a parallel slope arrangement resulted in more surface runoff, and a transverse slope arrangement could reduce water loss.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Bo Zhao
Summary: Seismic earthflows, as special seismic landslides, have not received much attention in previous studies. This study analyzed the characteristics and movement of earthflows induced by recent earthquakes. The results showed that earthflows occur in high-rainfall areas and are sensitive to rainfall. Compared to other seismic landslides, seismic earthflows occur on gentler hills and have higher mobility.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tingxi Liu, Xueqin Wang, Mingyang Li, Dongfang Li, Limin Duan, Xin Tong, Guanli Wang
Summary: Soil respiration plays a crucial role in the global carbon cycle in arid and semi-arid regions, and is regulated by hydrothermal factors. This study examined the seasonal and diurnal dynamics of soil respiration in two typical ecosystems in northern China, and investigated their responses to precipitation, temperature, and drought. The results showed that soil respiration varied seasonally and diurnally, and its response to environmental factors depended on the ecosystem type and soil moisture status. Incorporating multiple factors into carbon cycle models can improve the simulation and prediction of carbon emissions in arid and semi-arid regions.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yaochen Xu, Ninghua Chen, Deguo Zhang, Bowen Gao, Xuhua Weng, Hongcheng Qiu
Summary: This study provides systematic investigation on how yardangs exert control over dune morphology, and reveals the intricate wind dynamics and mechanisms involved. Computational fluid dynamics modeling and remote sensing data further support the observations and shed light on the influences of yardangs on wind deposition and dune formation.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yuri Lopes Zinn, Welton Pereira da Rocha Jr
Summary: This study assessed the evolution of Journal Impact Factors (JIF) and related data in the field of Soil Science over a 26-year period, and compared it with the field of Agronomy. The results showed a significant growth in JIFs and output in Soil Science, with commercial scientific publishers' journals experiencing higher growth rates than non-profit journals. The study also highlighted the importance of considering not only JIF, but also the bibliometric footprint, in determining the relevance and leadership of journals in the discipline.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shanshan Liao, Xiaodong Nie, Aoqi Zeng, Wenfei Liao, Yi Liu, Zhongwu Li
Summary: Lake drawdown areas, where sediment is exposed due to water level fluctuations, have a significant impact on the carbon cycle. This study examined microbial necromass carbon (MNC) content and its contribution to soil organic carbon (SOC) in different habitats within the drawdown area of Dongting Lake. The results showed that MNC content varied among habitats and was primarily influenced by carbon and nitrogen availability, plant biomass, clay content, and soil moisture. External factors, such as plant and soil properties, played a more crucial role in the long-term accumulation of MNC. These findings enhance our understanding of MNC stability in drawdown areas.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Vanessa Alves Mantovani, Marcela de Castro Nunes Santos Terra, Andre Ferreira Rodrigues, Carlos Alberto Silva, Li Guo, Jose Marcio de Mello, Carlos Rogerio de Mello
Summary: There is a lack of research on the potential of tropical soils in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest biome to store carbon. This study aimed to determine the soil carbon stocks at different depths, describe their temporal variability, and identify the main drivers that influence their variations. The results showed significant spatial and seasonal variability in soil carbon stocks, with a high accumulation in December and a low accumulation in August. The study also found that litterfall, throughfall, tree sizes, and soil moisture were important factors affecting the distribution of soil carbon.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Anais Zimmer, Timothy Beach, Sheryl Luzzadder-Beach, Antoine Rabatel, Rolando Cruz Encarnacion, Joshua Lopez Robles, Edison Jara Tarazona, Arnaud J. A. M. Temme
Summary: Climate warming has accelerated glacial retreat and soil formation in mountainous regions. The accumulation of soil organic carbon and nitrogen is influenced by environmental factors, with maximum temperature and initial site conditions playing important roles in soil development.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ren-Min Yang, Lai-Ming Huang, Feng Liu
Summary: This study investigated the soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in seasonally frozen ground (SFG) in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, in 2020 and 2021, and explored the effects of various factors on SOC using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results showed that C inputs exerted the greatest control on SOC, and the influence of these factors decreased with increasing soil depth. Additionally, timely spatial SOC estimates were found to be important for assessing carbon stocks in the context of environmental changes.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shue Wei, Kuandi Zhang, Chenglong Liu, Youdong Cen, Junqiang Xia
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of different vegetation components on erosion through simulated rainfall experiments and found that litter had the best effect in reducing erosion, followed by roots. The study also revealed that the reduction in runoff and sediment by the treatments decreased with increasing rainfall intensity.
