Spatiotemporal variations of dust emission in Qaidam basin during the past 40 years
April 2026
The Qaidam Basin, situated on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, ranks among the highest deserts in the world. Dust derived from this basin are carried to neighboring regions by atmospheric circulation, resulting...
Assessment of ecological vulnerability in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
April 2026
Since the Mid-20th century, the impact of global change on regional ecology has become increasingly significant, especially in the aspects of climate change and land use change. The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous...
Enhancing Qppq method for streamflow prediction in ungauged basins: Study case of Ouzoud basin in Morocco
April 2026
As a result of no direct measurement data, accurate stream flow prediction in ungauged basins has remained a challenge in water resource management and flood forecasting. To meet this challenge, advanced...
Rapid development of thermokarst lakes and driving factors along a highway in Northeast China (2000–2020)
April 2026
In the northern Da Xing'anling Mountains of Northeast China, thermokarst lakes have undergone significant changes. These changes are particularly evident along the Highway X302, which stretches from...
Investigation on frost heave of Beiluhe permafrost embankment based on thermal behavior with new geocell reinforcement
April 2026
Frost heave phenomenon poses significant geohazard, threatening the safety of the infrastructure in cold regions as a result of freezing-thawing cycles. This threat the destabilizes the environment...
Are area changes the primary indicator for predicting glacial lake outburst Risks?——A case study of the HMA region
April 2026
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) have received substantial attention owing to their catastrophic potential. Thus, accurate susceptibility assessments are crucial for disaster prevention and mitigation....
Nitrogen and phosphorus allocation strategy among dominant species' major organs in desert grassland
April 2026
Allometric allocation of limiting nutrient elements at the organ level is a crucial strategy for plants to adapt to environmental changes. However, our understanding of intra- and inter-organ allocation...
Diversity and pathogenic potential of fungal communities along elevational gradients in the Everest Glacier
April 2026
Fungi are a critical member of glacier microbial communities, driving organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, and forming symbiotic interactions that help sustain ecosystem stability in extreme...
Influence of river vegetation on sediment transport and erosion mitigation: A review
April 2026
Natural river systems are essential for conveying water, sediments, and organic material from upstream catchments to downstream reaches. One of the key processes influencing channel morphology is bedload...
Effects of dry-wet-freeze-thaw cycles on the strength properties and microscopic mechanism of metakaolin-based geopolymer-solidified soil
Available online 28 April 2026
Metakaolin based geopolymers present a next-generation, sustainable alternative to cement for soft soil stabilization. However, the dependency on conventional alkaline activators, which are carbon-intensive,...
Machine Learning Assessment of Historical and Future Permafrost Distribution in the Kali Gandaki River Basin, Nepal
Available online 24 April 2026
Permafrost, ground that stays below 0 °C for at least two consecutive years, is essential for ecosystem stability and water balance in mountain environments. Its degradation raises the risk of landslides...
Glacier distribution and changes in the southeastern Tarim Basin, Northwestern China
Available online 20 April 2026
The Southeastern Tarim Basin, as an important component of the Tarim Basin, plays a critical role in the basin’s water-resource and ecological security due to its glacier changes. Based on the Chinese...
Correcting WRF Cold Temperature Bias Over the Qilian Mountains Using MODIS Dynamic Albedo
Available online 17 April 2026
As a critical parameter influencing the land-atmosphere radiative budget, variations in surface albedo significantly affect regional and global climate systems through complex feedback mechanisms. The...
Glacier distribution and changes in the Junggar Inland Basin, Xinjiang, northwestern China
Available online 2 April 2026
The Junggar Inland Basin, situated between the northern Tianshan Mountains and the Altay Mountain, is a key meltwater-supply region in northern Xinjiang. Glacier change in this basin has important implications...
Experimental investigation on the hydro-thermal variation and frost heave during the unidirectional freezing process of sandy soil
Available online 28 March 2026
Through conducting the unidirectional freezing model test under an open system, this study explores the variation characteristics of the temperature field, unfrozen water content and frost heave of...
Study on Mechanical Properties and Skeleton Deformation of Aeolian Sand-Modified Saline Soil under Freeze-Thaw Cycles
Available online 17 March 2026
Most existing studies on freeze-thaw cycles in saline soils employ fully constrained freeze-thaw cycles during experiments. However, this approach fails to account for the impact of freeze-thaw cycles...
Developing a Long-Term Chronology of Cinnamomum Camphora: Revealing the Radial Growth Response of a Subtropical Broadleaf Species to Winter Temperature
Available online 14 March 2026
Tree rings are crucial data for revealing tree growth responses to climate and reconstructing climate history. However, current research primarily focuses on coniferous species, with a lack of studies...
Empirical evidence for glomalin-related soil protein regulation of temperature sensitivity of soil organic carbon decomposition in alpine forests
Available online 11 March 2026
Glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) appears to control in temperature sensitivity (Q10) of soil organic carbon (SOC) decomposition. However, empirical evidence for GRSP regulation of Q10 is still lacking,...
Estimates of high spatiotemporal resolution solar shortwave radiation from Himawari-8 radiation products in mountainous areas
Available online 6 March 2026
Downward surface shortwave radiation (DSSR) is an important parameter of the global energy balance. DSSR is affected by the interaction of atmospheric and terrain effects, making it difficult to obtain...
Study on the deterioration mechanisms of basalt with fractures under freeze-thaw cycling
February 2026
In cold region, freeze-thaw cycles induced by extreme temperature fluctuations represent a significant threat to the stability of tunnel surrounding rocks. Investigating this phenomenon is essential...
Temporal and spatial variations in evapotranspiration on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains based on multi-source datasets
February 2026
By combining eight types of evapotranspiration datasets, the spatial and temporal variations in the evapotranspiration (ET) on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains were analyzed in uninhabited...
Analysis of the influence of sudden significant temperature fluctuations on geotechnical masses and lining in cold-region tunnels
February 2026
To systematically investigate the short-term consequences of sudden temperature fluctuations and address the challenges of frost damage in extreme environments, this study examined tunnel entrances...
Assessment of spatial and temporal variations in precipitation using mixing methods based on multiple precipitation products on the Chinese Loess Plateau
February 2026
In the intricate and precise natural process of the hydrological cycle, precipitation plays a pivotal driving role as the core link in the mutual transformation between surface water and atmospheric...
Migration laws of petroleum in silty clay under freeze-thaw action
February 2026
Petroleum extraction and transportation in cold regions often result in leakage accidents, which can cause severe environmental pollution. The prevalent freeze-thaw cycles in these areas significantly...
Evapotranspiration inversion using a two-sources model coupling multiscale data fusion and interpolation methods
February 2026
Continuous monitoring of high spatiotemporal resolution evapotranspiration (ET) is crucial for accurately assessing water resource management and irrigation efficiency at both global and regional scales....