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Evaluating ASTER data and field spectrometry for lithological discrimination in semi-arid region, Northeast Kohat Plateau, Pakistan
This study employs data of the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) sensor to delineate and map the distribution of...
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Geoscientific and Geoheritage Value of Waterfall Calc Tufa and Speleothem Deposits from Semi-arid Upland Deccan Traps, India
Calc tufas are terrestrial, cold water precipitation deposits commonly formed in semi-arid to temperate climates from saturated waters due to carbon...
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From furnace up to freezer: Elevational patterns of plant diversity in Mount Palvar, a semi-arid Irano-Turanian mountain range of southwest Asia
Much of the world’s biodiversity lies in heterogeneous mountain areas with their diverse environments. As an example, Iranian montane ranges are...
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Rainfall distribution and trends over the semi-arid Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India
Rainfall variability and water scarcity are the major issues in the semi-arid Marathwada region of Maharashtra. Analysis of seasonal and annual...
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Water supply and demand balancing and forecasting in a semi-arid region of Algeria using the WEAP model: a case study of El Bayadh province
El Bayadh province, situated in southwestern Algeria, faces significant environmental challenges, including desertification, land degradation, and...
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Application of the HELP Model in a Semi-Arid Waste Dumpsite: A Case Study in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq
A common challenge for urban areas in developed countries is increasing the amount of solid waste. The Sulaimaniyah Governorate, located in the north...
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Revisiting the impact of Asian large-scale orography on the summer precipitation in Northwest China and surrounding arid and semi-arid regions
How the summer precipitation in Northwest China (NWC) changes with the Asian large-scale orographic condition is a hot research topic. In this study,...
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Use of Spatial Variability of Soil Quality Index Models and Soil Properties for Soil Quality Evaluation in the Irrigated Perimeter, Semi-Arid Region of Morocco
The aim of the current study was to assess the spatial variability of soil quality in a semi-arid area using an indexing approach based on soil...
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Influence of Temperature and Moisture on Autotrophic and Heterotrophic Respiration in a Semi-Arid Highland Elm Sparse Forest
AbstractLittle is known about the response of soil respiration components to environmental changes, especially in high-altitude forest ecosystems. To...
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Priming effect depending on land use and soil types in a typical semi-arid landscape in Kenya
Addition of labile carbon (C) inputs to soil can accelerate or slow down the decomposition of soil organic matter (SOM), a phenomenon known as...
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Nutrients and trace elements of semi-arid dwarf and fully developed mangrove soils, northwestern Venezuela
Mangrove forests are characterized by a high carbon storage capacity. Anthropogenic activities and the climate change are threatening the stability...
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A drought risk management system for early drought alert and proactive actions in large semi-arid areas
Water supply systems risk collapsing during droughts, which can affect millions of people. To mitigate these risks, we developed a proactive drought...
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Evaluation of ERA5 and NCEP reanalysis climate models for precipitation and soil moisture over a semi-arid area in Kuwait
In this study, we evaluate the soil moisture and precipitation products obtained from two reanalysis models: the National Centers for Environment...
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Geospatial Data Analysis Using Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process to Delineate Groundwater Potential Zone in a Semi-arid Hard Rock Terrain
Delineation of groundwater potential zone (GWPZ) is the fundamental need to achieve sustainable development/management of groundwater resources. The...
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Generating Land Cover Maps in Semi-arid Regions Based on a 3D Semantic Segmentation Architecture Using Multi-temporal Sentinel-2 Satellite Images: A Case Study of Ludhiana District in Punjab, India
Using satellite imagery for land cover map** is of utmost importance due to its role played in environmental management and protection, assessment...
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Socioeconomic driving forces of land use/cover changes in the semi-arid Harran plain and their probable implications on arising groundwater level, the GAP area of southeastern Türkiye
Recently, industrialization, urbanization and population growth are recognized as the most pervasive socioeconomic drivers contributing to land...
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Comparative evaluation of meteorological and hydrological drought using stationary and non-stationary indices in a semi-arid river basin in India
Few researchers have incorporated climate change in drought indices calculations and conducted comparative analyses of meteorological and...
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Hydrogeochemical characteristics and spatial analysis of groundwater quality in a semi-arid region of Western Odisha, India
Assessment of spatio-temporal variation in groundwater quality particularly in the water-stressed regions of the world is crucial for the maintenance...
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Assessment of soil quality by modeling soil quality index and map** soil parameters using IDW interpolation in Moroccan semi-arid
This study aimed to model the spatial variability of soil quality in a semi-arid climate. The principal component analysis (PCA) and IDW...
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Applicability of Utilizing Remote Sensing Rainfall Products Data in Arid and Semi-Arid Poorly Gauged Catchments: Study of Wadi Ghoweiba Watershed, Egypt
Due to the scarcity of established rain gauge stations, obtaining continuous time series daily rainfall observation data is a major challenge. The...
