Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(13), P. 2382 - 2382
Published: June 28, 2024
Desertification
in
semi-arid
environments
poses
a
significant
risk
to
the
archaeology
within
arid
and
regions.
Due
multiple
political
physical
barriers,
accessing
desertification-prone
areas
is
complex,
complicating
pathways
towards
generating
hands-on
understanding
of
time–depth
distribution
throughout
these
This
research
developed
remote
sensing
methodology
determine
Sistan
experiencing
highest
levels
desertification
threat
that
known
potential
archaeology.
As
processes
are
occurring
rapidly,
this
work’s
straightforward
efficient.
In
region
vast
archaeological
value,
threatens
prevent
archaeologists
from
insight
discovery.
work
showcases
opportunity
for
as
tool
physically
inaccessible
Atmosphere,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 334 - 334
Published: March 16, 2025
This
study
provides
a
comprehensive
evaluation
of
dust
events
over
Iran,
using
synoptic
data
from
286
meteorological
stations.
The
are
classified
according
to
codes
as
suspended
and
others
(i.e.,
blowing
dust,
storms)
based
on
their
intensity
with
horizontal
visibility
≤1,
3,
5,
10
km.
Severe
(visibility
≤
1
km)
(code
06)
occurred
primarily
in
the
western
parts
while
moderate
or
severe
dominated
south
eastern
thus
revealing
contrasting
spatial
distribution
regarding
type
frequency
events.
Furthermore,
distinct
seasonality
is
revealed
number
events,
since
maximized
SW
Iran
March
July,
highly
associated
Shamal
winds,
storms
east
April
August.
Zabol
city,
some
stations
along
coast
Arabian
Sea
impacted
by
this
storm
throughout
year.
Trend
analysis
notable
increase
during
period
1994–2023,
particularly
part
mostly
attributed
transboundary
Mesopotamian
plains.
large
activity
1994–2009
was
followed
decrease
2010s
at
many
stations,
differences
were
observed
trends
dust.
An
inverse
correlation
between
precipitation
anomalies
observed,
years
abnormal
(e.g.,
2019;
138%
increase)
related
substantial
occurrence.
Over
an
11-year
period,
surface
concentrations
exceeded
annual
PM10
threshold
50
µg/m3
more
than
800
days,
maximum
reaching
up
1411
µg/m3.
highlights
urgent
need
for
effective
management
strategies
mitigate
impacts
air
quality
public
health
Iran.
Atmosphere,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 281 - 281
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
Climate-related
hazards
such
as
sand
and
dust
storms
(SDS)
have
various
impacts
on
human
health,
socio-economy,
environment,
agroecosystems.
Iran
has
been
severely
affected
by
domestic
external
SDS
during
the
last
two
decades.
Considering
fragile
economy
of
Iran’s
rural
areas
strong
dependence
livelihood
agroecosystems,
cause
serious
damage
to
communities.
Therefore,
there
is
an
urgent
need
conduct
a
vulnerability
assessment
for
developing
risk
mitigation
plans.
In
this
study,
components
were
formulated
through
geographic
information
system
(GIS)-based
integrated
approach
using
composite
indicators.
By
implementing
GIS
multiple-criteria
decision
analysis
(GIS-MCDA)
model
socioeconomic
remote
sensing
data,
map
was
produced.
Our
results
show
that
about
37%
experienced
high
very
levels
SDS.
Rural
in
southeast
south
Iran,
especially
Sistan
Baluchestan
Hormozgan
provinces
are
more
vulnerable
The
findings
study
provide
basis
disaster
risk-reduction
plans
enabling
authorities
prioritize
policies
at
provincial
administrative
scale
Iran.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(22), P. 15352 - 15352
Published: Nov. 18, 2022
Due
to
diverse
hydroclimatic
conditions
and
human
interventions,
the
Middle
East
hosts
a
variety
of
active
sources
sand
dust
storms
(SDS).
Discrimination
different
types
SDS
is
most
important
factor
for
adopting
optimal
mitigation
measures
combat
SDS.
This
study
employed
binary
mask-based
modeling
framework
identify
sources.
Accordingly,
using
time
series
remotely
sensed
data
land
surface
atmospheric
aerosol
parameters,
covering
an
area
1
million
Km2
were
identified
with
overall
accuracy
82.6%.
Considering
type
use
spatial-temporal
changes
in
water
bodies,
categorized
into
seven
terms
origin.
Desert
have
largest
share
(>79%),
whereas
hydrologic
accounted
about
8.4%.
The
results
showed
that
bodies
had
declining
trend
after
2000.
occurrence
two
severe
drought
periods
2000–2001
2007–2012
led
52%
decrease
14–37%
increase
emission
compared
pre-2000
period.
latter
period
also
sharp
groundwater
resources
across
region.
Our
revealed
natural
circumstances
actively
contribute
depletion
formation
East,
while
role
anthropogenic
factors
predominant
case
