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Expected climate change impacts on soil erosion rates; a review

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2003

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Nearing, M. A., Pruski, F. F., and O'Neal, M. R., 2003, Expected climate change impacts on soil erosion rates; a review: Journal of Soil & Water Conservation, v. 59, 43 p.

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Global warming is expected to lead to a more vigorous hydrological cycle, including more total rainfall and more frequent high intensity rainfall events. Rainfall amounts and intensities increased on average in the United States during the 20th century, and according to climate change models they are expected to continue to increase during the 21st century. These rainfall changes, along with expected changes in temperature, solar radiation, and atmospheric CO (sub 2) concentrations, will have significant impacts on soil erosion rates. The processes involved in the impact of climate change on soil erosion by water are complex, involving changes in rainfall amounts and intensities, number of days of precipitation, ratio of rain to snow, [...]

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  • National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers
  • Northeast CASC

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