The use of suitable empirical models for estimation of soil erosion and sediment yield is essential because of nonexistence or shortage of associated data in many watersheds. In the present study, the applicability of the USLE and its different versions Viz. MUSLE-S, AOF, MUSLT, MUSLE-E, USLE-M and AUSLE in estimation of storm-wise sediment yield from standard plots installed in dry farming, pl...

EXTENDED ABSTRACT      The land use change of watersheds has entailed many impacts on the processes of erosion and sediment yield over the time, and has caused the loss of soil quality and fertility. On the other hand, an increase in the sediment generation and its accumulation would reduce the capacity of the reservoirs. In this respect, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects o...

For the study of field wind erosion and the design and evaluation of wind erosion control techniques, detailed observations of soil particle transport and vertical destribution of eroded soil particles are needed. The objectives of this study were: 1) To describe one device for soil transport particle measurement, i. e. the BSNE sediment catcher and 2) To assess vertical distribution of wind–er...

Background and objectives: The soil of rangelands in mountainous areas has always been considered for changing to agricultural land due to its abundant organic matter. Research shows that changing the rangelands and implementing agricultural operations can increase soil erosion and generation of runoff. Therefore, using all kinds of modifiers as a suitable and desirable solution can control so...

Introduction Water erosion is one of the most important factors in land degradation in large parts of Iran destroying fertile soils and agricultural land. The impact of soil erosion and related sediments decreases significantly water quality and reservoir capacity. Especially in semiarid areas like in the Menderjan watershed in the west Isfahan province sheet and rill erosion contributes to th...

Studies related to erosion and soil conservation of litho logical and geological characteristics of catchments have particular importance, Due to their effects. Erosion and sediment production are related to many factors, in which, the sensitivity of geological formation to erosion is the most important parameter. In this study, formations sensitivity to erosion in two sub-basins of Doviraj Riv...

Gully erosion is the most advanced water erosion in watersheds that produce large volumes of sediment can cause serious damage. In order to manage and cope with this type of erosion, to identify areas of high risk of gully erosion in the watershed is very important. For this purpose gully erosion hazard zonation maps by combining information layers of different factors affecting the formation o...

Generally the negative affects of any component part of a Watershed can evaluate in the intensity of its produced sediment and erosion. In any basin, the erosion amount is more than sediments, becase of eroded materials in the basin due to natural sedimentary traps. Therefore it is necessary to detemine the relationship between coefficent of sedimentation and physical parameters of any basin fo...

In recent decades, low-yielding rainfed farms have become known as the main sources of sediment production and soil erosion in the country. Therefore, more research is needed on the factors affecting erosion and sediment production in these areas. This research was carried out with the aim of studying the effects of slope and rainfall intensity on erosion between rainbow trout in test farms in ...