Windblown sediment transport and loss in a desert–oasis ecotone in the Tarim Basin
Abstract The Tarim Basin is regarded as one of the most highly erodible areas in China. Desert comprises 64% of the land use in the Basin, but the desert–oasis ecotone plays a prominent role in maintaining oasis ecological security and stability. Yet, little is known concerning the magnitude of wind...
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Main Authors: | Huawei Pi, Brenton Sharratt, Jiaqiang Lei |
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Nature Portfolio
2017
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/c5c51c50e9e74b8f922e3e430ddb82e6 |
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