Trampling of microphytic crusts on calcareous soils, and its impact on erosion under rain-impacted flow

Auteur :
ELDRIDGE, D.J.

Description :
This paper examines the effect of simulated trampling on erosion from intact microphytic crust-dominated monoliths subjected to rain-impacted water flow. Using an artificial sheep hoof, 5 intensities of trampling were imposed on the soil surface in order to examine : 1) the relationship between trampling disturbance and erosion from intact microphytic crusted soil; 2) the influence of trampling on the size distribution of eroded particles, and 3) the influence of trampling on soil micromorphology and surface morphology.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Catena (Giessen), issn : 0341-8162, 1998, vol. 33, n°. 3-4, p. 221-239, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 55 ref.

Date :
1998

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Cremlingen-Destedt, Catena