Desertification hazard zoning in Sistan Region, Iran

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

HOSSEINI, S.M.

Young researchers Club, Arsanjan Branch, Islamic Azad Univ., Arsanjan, Iran, Republique Islamique d'

SADRAFSHARI, S.

Young researchers Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad Univ., Tabriz, Iran, Republique Islamique d'

FAYZOLAHPOUR, M.

Young researchers Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad Univ., Tabriz, Iran, Republique Islamique d'

Description :
This study attempts to assess quantitatively the desertification process in an area located at Sistan plain of Iran (Niatak region as a case study) by using Modified MEDALUS method. The obtained results indicated that of the whole studied region, 55% are located in medium desertification intensity class, 26.34% are positioned in severe desertification intensity class, and 18.64% are placed in very severe desertification intensity class.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Journal of geographical sciences. Acta geographica sinica, issn : 1009-637X, 2012, vol. 22, n°. 5, p. 885-894, nombre de pages : 10, Références bibliographiques : 18 ref.

Date :
2012

Editeur :
Pays édition : Chine

Langue :
Anglais