Geosciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 315 - 315
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Since
the
times
of
Incas,
farmers
in
remote
Andes
Peru
have
constructed
terraces
to
grow
crops
a
landscape
characterized
by
steep
slopes,
semiarid
climate,
and
landslide
geohazards.
Recent
investigations
concluded
that
terracing
irrigation
techniques
could
enhance
risk
due
increase
water
percolation
interception
surface
flow
unstable
leading
failure.
In
this
study,
we
generated
an
inventory
170
landslides
terraced
areas
assess
spatial
coherence,
causative
relations,
geomechanical
processes
linking
presence
Inca
250
km2
area
located
Ticsani
valley,
southern
Peru.
To
tool
was
developed
based
on
confusion
matrix
approach.
Performance
parameters
were
quantified
for
close
main
rivers
communities
yielding
precision
recall
values
between
64%
81%.
On
larger
scale,
poor
performance
obtained
pointing
existence
additional
linked
presence.
investigate
role
other
natural
variables
prediction,
logistic
regression
analysis
performed.
The
results
showed
terrace
is
statistically
relevant
factor
bolsters
predictions,
apart
from
first-order
like
distance
rivers,
curvature,
geology.
explore
potential
slope
failures,
FEM
numerical
modeling
conducted.
Results
suggested
both
decreased
permeability
increased
irrigation,
at
70%
average
annual
rainfall,
are
capable
inducing
Overall,
irrigated
appear
further
promote
instability
infiltration
fluvial
erosion,
high
relief,
geologic
materials,
exposing
local
risk.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(2), P. e0318848 - e0318848
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Resources
and
Environmental
Carrying
Capacity
(RECC)
is
a
comprehensive
concept
that
encompasses
the
interactions
between
resources,
environment,
human
activities,
serving
as
foundation
for
social
development
strategies.
To
adequately
reflect
this
complex
relationship,
multi-level,
multi-dimensional
evaluation
indicator
system
must
be
developed.
This
paper
constructs
regional
soil
environmental
incorporating
PM2.5
indicators,
which
in
line
with
relevant
protection
policies
planning
orientations
our
country
from
2014
to
2023.
It
analyzes
level
trend
of
RECC
Henan
Province
proposes
measures
effective
management.
The
results
indicate
following:
(1)
demonstrates
downward
trajectory,
marked
by
temporary
fluctuations
over
time.
hit
its
nadir
2019,
subsequently
undergoing
gradual
resurgence;
(2)
Analysis
individual
dimension
indicators
reveals
natural
carrying
capacity
has
declined
medium
relatively
weaker
level.
Meanwhile,
shown
slight
but
generally
remained
stable.
In
contrast,
socio-economic
demonstrated
an
upward
trend,
rising
strong
terms
early
warning
measures,
it
essential
establish
red
zone,
implement
credit
record
accountability
system,
develop
monitoring
database
along
information
technology
platform.
evaluating
across
different
dimensions
holds
significant
reference
value
assessing
similar
regions.
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
50(3)
Published: March 6, 2025
Abstract
Soil
erosion
presents
a
substantial
environmental
obstacle
for
farmers,
especially
in
the
plains
of
Indus
Basin,
which
are
characterised
by
rainfall
scarcity.
This
study
utilised
remotely
sensed
data
on
Google
Earth
Engine
(GEE)
to
estimate
yearly
soil
implementing
Revised
Universal
Loss
Equation
(RUSLE)
model
Central
Basin.
The
study's
primary
objective
was
determine
order
importance
and
execute
conservation
strategies.
input
datasets
were
processed
GEE
produce
essential
factors,
including
erosivity
(
R
),
erodibility
K
slope
length
steepness
LS
land
cover
C
)
management
techniques
P
required
model.
area
varied
from
1
26.2
t
ha
−1
year
.
combined
regions
with
low,
moderate,
high,
extremely
high
rates
amounted
445
397
ha.
More
precisely,
8670
(0.6%),
263
062
(18.2%)
468
310
(32.4%)
allocated
as
first,
second
third‐class
priority
areas,
respectively.
These
areas
geographically
dispersed
across
northwest
eastern
basin,
sandy
dunes
infrequent
agricultural
cultivation.
highlighted
usability
reliable
estimation
large
scale.
methodology
amplifies
effectiveness
planning
endeavours.
