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Quantifying soil wind erosion attribution in Inner Mongolia's desert grassland.
Hongtao Jiang1,2,3, Wenbang Gao4,5, Baoyuan Liu6
1College of Geographical Science, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Hohhot, 010022, China.
Scientific Reports
|April 24, 2025
Summary
Wind erosion in Inner Mongolia grasslands is driven by soil organic matter, vegetation height, precipitation, temperature, and evaporation. Understanding these factors is key to controlling erosion and promoting sustainable development.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Ecology
- Soil Science
Background:
- Wind erosion poses a significant ecological threat in Inner Mongolia's desert grasslands, impacting stability and development.
- Understanding wind erosion drivers is crucial for effective regional management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and quantify the key factors contributing to wind erosion in the Inner Mongolia desert grassland.
- To analyze the spatial distribution and intensity of wind erosion risk zones.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 137Cs tracing technology and geographic detectors to analyze 21 indicators.
- Collected soil samples, meteorological data, and vegetation cover data via remote sensing and field measurements.
- Assessed the explanatory power of factors on the wind erosion modulus.
Main Results:
- Soil organic matter (SOM), vegetation height (VH), average annual precipitation (PPT), average annual temperature (AAT), and potential evaporation (PE) were identified as primary drivers.
- Explanatory powers for these factors were 0.60, 0.51, 0.51, 0.48, and 0.44, respectively.
- Identified spatial distribution patterns of wind erosion intensity and risk zones.
Conclusions:
- Provides crucial theoretical support for wind erosion control strategies in the region.
- Recommends targeted management approaches to enhance ecological protection and sustainable development.
