Due to the complex dynamic of aeolian and fluvial interacted processes behind the landform development,most of previous works started from classifying the types of landscape characterized by various aeolian and fluvia...Due to the complex dynamic of aeolian and fluvial interacted processes behind the landform development,most of previous works started from classifying the types of landscape characterized by various aeolian and fluvial features.Such classifications are usually generalized based on large geomorphic data set abstracted from satellite images without field verification and dynamic field data.In this study,we identified river banks in deserts as a unique geographical unit dominated by aeolian-fluvial processes.Three distinct locations have been identified as representative study cases,which are in the Keriya River Basin in the west,the Mu Bulag River Basin in the middle and the Xar Moron River Basin in the east of the northern China.The aeolian-fluvial interaction types were quantified based on site observation and measurement,topographic mapping and remote-sensing image analysis.Dimensional morphological relationship between river channel and adjacent sand dunes areas were explored.We concluded that different channels are often associated with different distributions of riparian dunes.The quantitative data enabled us to distinguish statistically four different types of landscape in aeolian-fluvial dominant environment,namely riverside dunes-straight channel,symmetrical interleaving dunes-meandering channel,river-island dunes-braiding channel,and grid-like dunes-anastomosing channel,aiming to provide compensational information to current aeolian-fluvial interaction studies.The angle of interaction between aeolian and fluvial systems,the windward and leeward sites of the bank,vegetation coverage and underlying landform determines the distribution,morphology,scale and direction of extension of the riparian dunes.The results of the work study can provide a reference for study of aeolian-fluvial interactions at different spatial scales in arid region.展开更多
The Tibetan Plateau(TP)is one of the most sensitive areas and is more susceptible to climate change than other regions in China.The TP also experiences extremely frequent light precipitation events compared to precipi...The Tibetan Plateau(TP)is one of the most sensitive areas and is more susceptible to climate change than other regions in China.The TP also experiences extremely frequent light precipitation events compared to precipitation of other intensities.However,the definition,influencing factors,and characteristics of light precipitation in the TP have not been accurately explained.This study investigated the variation characteristics of light precipitation with intensities(Pre)of 0.1-10.0 mm/d based on climate data from 53 meteorological stations over the central and eastern TP from 1961 to 2019.For detailed analysis,light precipitation events were classified into five grades:G1[0.1-2.0 mm/d),G2[2.0-4.0 mm/d),G3[4.0-6.0 mm/d),G4[6.0-8.0 mm/d),and G5[8.0-10.0 mm/d).The results showed that both the amount of precipitation and number of precipitation days had increased significantly at rates of 4.0-6.0 mm/10 yr and 2.0-4.0 d/10 yr,respectively,and most precipitation events were of low intensity(0.1≤Pre<2.0 mm/d).Light precipitation events mainly occurred in the southeast of the study area,and it showed an increasing trend from the northwest to the southeast.Abrupt changes in light precipitation primarily occurred in the 1980 s.A comprehensive time series analysis using the Mann-Kendall test and Morlet wavelet was performed to characterize the abrupt changes and cycles of light precipitation.During the study period,the main periods of light precipitation corresponded to the 6 yr cycle,with obvious periodic oscillation characteristics,and this cycle coexisted with cycles of other scales.Significant correlations were observed between the amount of light precipitation and temperature over the study area.The findings will enhance our understanding of changes in light precipitation in the TP and provide Scientific basis for the definition of light precipitation in the future.展开更多
Due to the atmospheric nuclear weapon tests carried out,terrestrial environments have been extensively contaminated by global fallout of plutonium(Pu)worldwide.The^(239+240)Pu inventories in soil profiles from undistu...Due to the atmospheric nuclear weapon tests carried out,terrestrial environments have been extensively contaminated by global fallout of plutonium(Pu)worldwide.The^(239+240)Pu inventories in soil profiles from undisturbed and flat forest or grasslands(reference sites)mainly from Europe and Asia are considered as important background for evaluating soil erosion.Thus,we conducted a literature survey over an area extending from 2.6°W to 148.9°E and from 53.2°S to 76.6°N,with the purpose of analyzing the spatial distribution of^(239+240)Pu inventories and possible controlling factors.The aim of this work was to derive an empirical model of^(239+240)Pu inventory based on currently available^(239+240)Pu data,precipitation and latitude.The results show that,in general,the latitudinal distribution of^(239+240)Pu inventory was consistent with the UNSCEAR reports.However,the^(239+240)Pu inventories are higher than the UNSCEAR data,especially in the Northern Hemisphere.In addition,close relationships(at the 0.01 significance level)were identified between^(239+240)Pu inventories and annual precipitation and latitude.An empirical formula was therefore developed to estimate^(239+240)Pu inventories in soils based on latitude and precipitation data.However,future research may require more data of measured^(239+240)Pu inventories in soil profiles that can be used to compare,validate and improve upon the accuracy of the inferred empirical equation.展开更多
基金Under the auspices of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41801004,41871010)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.GK202001003,GK202003067)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M673334)Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(No.2021JQ-313)。
文摘Due to the complex dynamic of aeolian and fluvial interacted processes behind the landform development,most of previous works started from classifying the types of landscape characterized by various aeolian and fluvial features.Such classifications are usually generalized based on large geomorphic data set abstracted from satellite images without field verification and dynamic field data.In this study,we identified river banks in deserts as a unique geographical unit dominated by aeolian-fluvial processes.Three distinct locations have been identified as representative study cases,which are in the Keriya River Basin in the west,the Mu Bulag River Basin in the middle and the Xar Moron River Basin in the east of the northern China.The aeolian-fluvial interaction types were quantified based on site observation and measurement,topographic mapping and remote-sensing image analysis.Dimensional morphological relationship between river channel and adjacent sand dunes areas were explored.We concluded that different channels are often associated with different distributions of riparian dunes.The quantitative data enabled us to distinguish statistically four different types of landscape in aeolian-fluvial dominant environment,namely riverside dunes-straight channel,symmetrical interleaving dunes-meandering channel,river-island dunes-braiding channel,and grid-like dunes-anastomosing channel,aiming to provide compensational information to current aeolian-fluvial interaction studies.The angle of interaction between aeolian and fluvial systems,the windward and leeward sites of the bank,vegetation coverage and underlying landform determines the distribution,morphology,scale and direction of extension of the riparian dunes.The results of the work study can provide a reference for study of aeolian-fluvial interactions at different spatial scales in arid region.
基金Under the auspices of the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program(STEP)(No.2019QZKK040)Key Technologies Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2021ZDLSF05-02)+2 种基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42072208,42101100,41901129)The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.GK202001003)Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(No.2021JQ-313)。
文摘The Tibetan Plateau(TP)is one of the most sensitive areas and is more susceptible to climate change than other regions in China.The TP also experiences extremely frequent light precipitation events compared to precipitation of other intensities.However,the definition,influencing factors,and characteristics of light precipitation in the TP have not been accurately explained.This study investigated the variation characteristics of light precipitation with intensities(Pre)of 0.1-10.0 mm/d based on climate data from 53 meteorological stations over the central and eastern TP from 1961 to 2019.For detailed analysis,light precipitation events were classified into five grades:G1[0.1-2.0 mm/d),G2[2.0-4.0 mm/d),G3[4.0-6.0 mm/d),G4[6.0-8.0 mm/d),and G5[8.0-10.0 mm/d).The results showed that both the amount of precipitation and number of precipitation days had increased significantly at rates of 4.0-6.0 mm/10 yr and 2.0-4.0 d/10 yr,respectively,and most precipitation events were of low intensity(0.1≤Pre<2.0 mm/d).Light precipitation events mainly occurred in the southeast of the study area,and it showed an increasing trend from the northwest to the southeast.Abrupt changes in light precipitation primarily occurred in the 1980 s.A comprehensive time series analysis using the Mann-Kendall test and Morlet wavelet was performed to characterize the abrupt changes and cycles of light precipitation.During the study period,the main periods of light precipitation corresponded to the 6 yr cycle,with obvious periodic oscillation characteristics,and this cycle coexisted with cycles of other scales.Significant correlations were observed between the amount of light precipitation and temperature over the study area.The findings will enhance our understanding of changes in light precipitation in the TP and provide Scientific basis for the definition of light precipitation in the future.
基金Key Technologies Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province,No.2021ZDLSF05-02National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.41901129+2 种基金No.42101100The Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province,No.2021JM-200,No.2021JQ-313The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,No.GK202001003。
文摘Due to the atmospheric nuclear weapon tests carried out,terrestrial environments have been extensively contaminated by global fallout of plutonium(Pu)worldwide.The^(239+240)Pu inventories in soil profiles from undisturbed and flat forest or grasslands(reference sites)mainly from Europe and Asia are considered as important background for evaluating soil erosion.Thus,we conducted a literature survey over an area extending from 2.6°W to 148.9°E and from 53.2°S to 76.6°N,with the purpose of analyzing the spatial distribution of^(239+240)Pu inventories and possible controlling factors.The aim of this work was to derive an empirical model of^(239+240)Pu inventory based on currently available^(239+240)Pu data,precipitation and latitude.The results show that,in general,the latitudinal distribution of^(239+240)Pu inventory was consistent with the UNSCEAR reports.However,the^(239+240)Pu inventories are higher than the UNSCEAR data,especially in the Northern Hemisphere.In addition,close relationships(at the 0.01 significance level)were identified between^(239+240)Pu inventories and annual precipitation and latitude.An empirical formula was therefore developed to estimate^(239+240)Pu inventories in soils based on latitude and precipitation data.However,future research may require more data of measured^(239+240)Pu inventories in soil profiles that can be used to compare,validate and improve upon the accuracy of the inferred empirical equation.