On the parameters of common settling velocity models for porous sediment aggregates
June 2025
The settling behavior of sediment aggregates is a critical factor influencing the transport of fine-grained sediment in riverine and marine environments. Due to the small size and fragile structure...
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Assessment of infiltration and erosion rates in Mediterranean reservoirs’ catchments through rainfall simulation
June 2025
The land use and vegetation type of a reservoir's catchment substantially affect the hydrological processes of soil infiltration and runoff. They also act as drivers or constraints for erosive processes....
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Probabilistic risk assessment of fifteen metal(loid)s and their mixtures in surface sediment of Hongze Lake (China) using the diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) technique
June 2025
Freshwater lakes in China face increasing environmental pressures due to rapid urbanization and industrialization, with metal pollution emerging as a significant concern. Despite this, the ecological...
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Experimental study on the self-cleaning behavior of slit dams for debris flow hazard mitigation
June 2025
Self-cleaning is a crucial feature of slit dams, which not only enhances upstream and downstream hydraulic connections but also automatically restores a dam's debris flow storage capacity. In this work,...
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Multidecadal analysis of erosion susceptibility in a watershed heavily impacted by deforestation in southeastern Amazonia
June 2025
Over the last several decades, extensive changes in land use and land cover (LULC) have caused substantial environmental impacts in the watersheds of southeastern Amazonia, such as the Verde River Watershed...
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Complex morphodynamic processes of a large braided channel in response to different flood flow discharges on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
June 2025
The frequency and intensity of river floods in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) are increasing under the background of climate warming. In particular, the braided channel in the wide valley section in...
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Evaluation of eco-friendly soil slope stabilization techniques for forest roads by using an Artificial Neural Network (ANN)
June 2025
In this study, the effectiveness of different stabilization techniques implemented on the forest road cut slopes was investigated in terms of controlling erosion and runoff. Wood production residues,...
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Efficiency of four types of biochar to improve soil properties and decrease soil detachment in vulnerable hillslopes to rill erosion
June 2025
Biochar, as a viable substrate and soil amendment, has the potential to improve the physical and chemical properties of soils, consequently affecting soil erosion. However, few studies have explored...
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Simulating fluvial sediment pulses using remote sensing and machine learning: Development of a modeling framework applicable to data rich and scarce regions
June 2025
Fluvial sediment pulses pose a significant threat to the overall ecological health of river systems. Nonetheless, the scarcity of monitored and published data underscores the importance of devising...
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Contributions of flow discharge, slope gradient, and scouring time on rill erosion: A quantitative study of exposed slopes in the loess region
June 2025
Flow discharge, slope gradient, and erosion time are widely recognized as crucial factors in determining rill erosion and its morphological characteristics. However, the relative importance of these...
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Assessment of soil erosion dynamics and implications for sustainable land management: A case study using the RUSLE model
June 2025
The current research aimed to evaluate the severity and distribution of soil erosion in a Swat district, Pakistan, which is vital for sustainable land management and conservation efforts. This study...
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Submerged macrophyte-dominated systems fed by karst groundwater produce a significant autochthonous carbon sink in sediment: A mesocosm experiment study
June 2025
The inland water portion of the carbon cycle is an essential component of the global carbon cycle and is a promising direction to seek missing carbon sinks. Inland waters fix inorganic carbon to form...
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Identifying the effects of climate change on discharge and sediment transport in a typical alpine basin
Available online 16 May 2025
Global-scale changes in precipitation and temperature lead to regional variations in the hydrologic cycle. Understanding the impacts of climate change on discharge and sediment processes is crucial...
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Experimental study on scour around beveled submerged vanes
Available online 12 May 2025
Submerged vanes are an effective approach to sediment management in river systems. Nowadays, submerged vanes are increasingly utilized in contemporary river engineering due to their convenient and cost-effective...
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Sediment nitrogen form occurrence associated with its ecological risk in the Yangtze River Delta plain-river network
April 2025
The Yangtze River Delta, renowned for its intricate waterway system and fertile soil, is a crucial ecological zone in China. However, anthropogenic activities have led to significant changes in sediment...
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The use of InVEST-SDR model to evaluate soil erosion and sedimentation in the closer catchment of a proposed tropical reservoir in Sri Lanka
April 2025
Soil erosion is a significant environmental threat, impacting water quality and the siltation of the productive capacity of reservoirs. To prioritize soil conservation areas for sustainable land management,...
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Impact of different types of sediment-filled check dam systems on runoff erosion dynamics in a Loess Plateau watershed
April 2025
Check dams, as one of the most representative soil and water conservation measures in the Loess Plateau region, primarily impact hydrological and hydrodynamic processes by regulating flows of water...
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Mechanisms of debris-flow volume growth by eroding highly-consolidated landslide dams
April 2025
Erosion of landslide dams by a natural debris flow as it travels down a sloping channel can dramatically increase flow size and destructive potential. Most research on the erosion of landslide dams...
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Flow patterns in shallow rectangular reservoirs with open channel inlet or pipe flow inlet at various depths: An experimental study
April 2025
This study experimentally assesses the influence of varying the inlet boundary condition on the flow patterns in rectangular shallow reservoirs. Two types of inlet boundary conditions were compared:...
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Grain-size parameters and diatom records as indicators of environmental changes along the southern Brazilian coastal plain
April 2025
Connections between changes in sediment distribution and diatom species are sensitive to environment-related deposition patterns of fine-grained sediment. A large lagoon in the southernmost Brazilian...
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Impact of emergent vegetation on three-dimensional turbulent flow properties and bed morphology in a partially vegetated channel
April 2025
The study aimed to explore three-dimensional turbulent flow properties and bed morphology in a partially vegetated channel with sand bed conditions. Presence of flexible vegetation in the river and...
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Particle size and settling velocity of bed and suspended sediments for mud-sand beds
April 2025
The particle size and the settling velocity of sediments are key parameters in sediment transport studies. However, it remains surprisingly difficult to determine particle size and settling velocity...
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