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Field experiments on quantifying the contributions of Coreopsis canopies and roots to controlling runoff and erosion on steep loess slopes
Grass recovery is often implemented in the loess area of China to control erosion. However, the effect mechanisms of grass cover on runoff erosion dynamics on steep loess hillslopes is still not clear. Taking ...
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Distribution, failure risk and reinforcement necessity of check-dams on the Loess Plateau: a review
Check-dams are the most important measure to control the soil and water loss in highly erodible catchments on the Chinese Loess Plateau. Based on the data of check-dams from 1950 to 2014, our study roundly ana...
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Soil erosion of unpaved loess roads subjected to an extreme rainstorm event: a case study of the Jiuyuangou watershed on the Loess Plateau, China
Rainfall can cause serious soil loss in the Loess Plateau hilly and gully region, but little focus has been placed on the extreme rainstorm effects on unpaved loess road soil erosion. A field survey method was...
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Landslides on the Loess Plateau of China: a latest statistics together with a close look
Landslide plays an important role in landscape evolution, delivers huge amounts of sediment to rivers and seriously affects the structure and function of ecosystems and society. Here, a statistical analysis to...
