Wind erosion may have significant effects on both the environment and human activities.
Central Asia, a prominently affected region by wind erosion on a global scale, has been the …

It is unclear which of the land types of sand desert, gravel desert (Gobi), and farmland acts
as the major source of dust emission in northern China. Based on field observations, this …

Wind erosion from farmland is a significant contributor to atmospheric particulate matter,
particularly PM 10 (atmospheric particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter≤ 10 μm) …

Gobis (gravel deserts) cover large areas in northwestern China and other parts of the world,
but sediment transport above gobi surfaces has not been widely investigated; thus, there is …

Wind speed is critical in wind erosion and dust emission processes; however, previous
studies, especially field measurements, have been unable to verify the effect of wind speed …

Desert steppe is widely distributed in wind erosion regions, and is also an important
potential dust emission source in the regions. Recognition of dust emission characteristics of …

Aerodynamic characteristics is a crucial factor influencing soil wind erosion, which is closely
related to the properties of surface roughness elements. In the expansive arid and semi-arid …

Land cover is a key factor affecting dust emissions. Substantial changes in land cover have
occurred due to human activities and climate change in northern China. However, the extent …

Due to climate change and human activities, land desertification, a major environmental
issue in arid regions, has exerted an impact on ecosystem services (ES). However, previous …

Although biological soil crusts (BSCs) provide considerable control over wind erosion in arid
and semiarid regions, understanding of BSCs coverage rates and distribution patterns …