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Field observations of sand flux and dust emission above a gobi desert surface
PurposeGobi deserts are a major source of natural and anthropogenic aerosols in China. However, the characteristics of the sand flow and dust...
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To move or not to move—factors influencing small-scale herder and livestock movements in the Dzungarian Gobi, Mongolia
In Mongolia, where nomadic pastoralism is still practiced by around one-third of the population, increasing livestock numbers, socio-economic...
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An Overview of World Deserts with Special Reference to Thar Desert
The deserts are found on every continent on the earth and cover about one fifth of the land area and one sixth of population on the earth. The types...
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Desert dunes transformed by end-of-century changes in wind climate
Sand dunes in arid regions are conspicuous mobile landforms that require adaptation and mitigation strategies to protect human infrastructure and...
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Changes of soil carbon along precipitation gradients in three typical vegetation types in the Alxa desert region, China
The changes and influencing factors of soil inorganic carbon (SIC) and organic carbon (SOC) on precipitation gradients are crucial for predicting and...
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Humidification of Central Asia and equatorward shifts of westerly winds since the late Pliocene
The production, transport, and deposition of mineral dust exert major influences on climate change and Earth’s biogeochemical cycles. Furthermore,...
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Spatial distribution and temporal variation of atmospheric pollution in the South Gobi Desert, China, during 2016–2019
The rapid pace of economic growth and urbanization in China affects both large and small cities of the country, causing an increase of pollutant...
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Research progress of heavy metals in desert—visual analysis based on CiteSpace
In this paper, Web of Science (a database) is used to retrieve related literature in the field of heavy metal pollution in desert. CiteSpace is used...
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The impact of increasing land productivity on groundwater dynamics: a case study of an oasis located at the edge of the Gobi Desert
BackgroundIntensification of agricultural systems may result in overexploitation of water resources in arid regions because enhanced productivity of...
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Using hydro-climate elasticity estimator and geographical detector method to quantify the individual and interactive impacts on NDVI in oasis-desert ecotone
The oasis-desert ecotone as a transitional zone is sensitive and vulnerable to hydro-climatic changes and anthropogenic activities in maintaining...
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Are the shoreline and eutrophication of desert lakes related to desert development?
Desert lakes are unique ecosystems found in oases within desert landscapes. Despite the numerous studies on oases, there are no reports regarding the...
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Assessing landscape fragmentation in a desert-oasis region of Northwest China: patterns, driving forces, and policy implications for future land consolidation
Landscape fragmentation is considered a serious threat to eco-environmental integrity and socioeconomic development. Although many studies have...
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Intercontinental Transport of Dust: Historical and Recent Observational Evidence
The scientific examination of the intercontinental dust transport has a long history, a vigorous present, and a promising future. Unlike the study of...
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Exposure of Dust Storms and Air Pollution (PM10, PM2.5) and Associated Health Risk in the Arid Region
According to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas are defined as areas, other than...
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Dust and Microorganisms: Their Interactions and Health Effects
Desert regions emit a large amount of mineral particles to cause dust events frequently, and emitted dust from those events may circulate around the...
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Study on spatial divergence of rural resilience and optimal governance paths in oasis: the case of Yongchang County in the Hexi Corridor of China
Resilience is the basic attribute of rural regional systems and plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and high-quality...
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Analysis of Soil Properties Under Different Landforms and Vegetation in Liangucheng National Reserve in Minqin, China
In order to correctly evaluate the soil conditions in arid areas and facilitate the sustainable management of the land. Our research was performed at...
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