Various statistical techniques have been used for species distribution modeling that attempt to predict the occurrence of a given species with respect to environmental conditions. The current study was conducted to compare ...

The southern slope of Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar in northeastern Libya is a model for the desertification process, as it witnesses a sharp deterioration due to the prevailing climatic conditions and irrational human activities. ...

Chemical indices are widely used for characterizing the degree of weathering. In this study, we focused on evaluating the capability of chemical weathering indices to distinguish the sequence of aeolian-fluvial sediments ...

Particulate matter emission is an important threat to sustainable development due to its various effects on the atmosphere. Particulate matter originates from natural sources or human activities. Since Birjand is located ...

This research was conducted to quantify the direct and indirect effects of surface shear resistance (SSR) on dust hotspot soils in the southeast of Ahvaz city, Khuzestan, Iran. For this purpose, we measured certain parameters, ...

120-day wind of Sistan is a regional wind current that blows on average from June to September. This wind, which is accompanied by dust, has carved its role on the face of the Sistan region due to its continuity and speed. ...

Dust concentration, as the level of particulate matter (PM10), has become an important indicator of air pollution, and has attracted a great deal of attention from environmental agencies and organizations, public health, ...

Climate change is known as one of the fundamental challenges of mankind, which has affected all aspects of human life. The present study aimed to evaluate the changes in precipitation and predict extreme precipitation in ...

Groundwater is known as the most important source of fresh water and its management is extremely important in arid and semi-arid regions, where there is a scarcity of surface water due to the lack of enough rainfall. ...