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earth_science

2443 papers

📄 earth science

Heavy Metal Contamination in Marine Fish from Turkish Seas: A Systematic Review of Spatial Patterns, Trophic Transfer, and Human Health Risks

This systematic review synthesizes data from 59 studies (2003–2025) on heavy metal contamination in Turkish marine fish, revealing significant regional variability in pollutant levels, generally acceptable but elevated risks for specific consumer groups, and the need for standardized monitoring to address emerging factors like microplastic interactions.

Nuri Yıldırım, Sinan Nohut, Ömer Dalman2026-09-04
📄 earth science

Multi-scale characterization of pore structure in deep coal and rock reservoirs and evaluation of movable fluids

This study integrates multiple characterization techniques to construct a continuous pore size distribution and establish a component-based prediction model for movable fluids in deep coal reservoirs, providing a rapid, non-destructive method for identifying "sweet spots" in the eastern Ordos Basin.

Huaqiang Shi, Mingfang He, Yonghong Gu, Li'an Zhu, Yijie Jiang, Lekai Hou, Guoqing Li2026-09-04
📄 earth science

Ghost Roads as Hidden Drivers of Landscape Connectivity Loss in the Colombian Andes–Amazon Corridor

This study reveals that unmapped "ghost roads" in Colombia's Andean–Amazon corridor have expanded total road networks by over 300% since 2018, driving disproportionate habitat fragmentation and significantly increasing human impact beyond what official data suggests, thereby necessitating their inclusion in conservation planning.

Jairo Andrés Sánchez Camacho, Paulo J. Murillo-Sandoval, Camilo Andrés Correa-Ayram2026-09-04
📄 earth science

Does the Morphological Evolution of Green Spaces Directly Influence Their Thermal Regulatory Capacity? Evidence from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

This study analyzes the morphological evolution and thermal regulatory capacity of green spaces in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, revealing that while green spaces have undergone fragmentation and a "decrease-then-increase" trajectory, specific morphological elements like Core, Perforation, and Edge significantly influence seasonal thermal patterns through complex linear and non-linear interactions.

Jiangbo Wang, Zikang Shi, Yishu Li2026-09-04
📄 earth science

Physicochemical Characterization of Agricultural Soils under Chlorpyrifos Contamination

This study investigates the impact of chlorpyrifos contamination on the physicochemical properties of agricultural soils in Ilorin, Nigeria, revealing significant site-specific variations in pH and water holding capacity while highlighting the region's sandy, low-fertility soil conditions and the need for integrated remediation strategies.

Sanjo OLAOSUN, Emmanuel Timilehin ADEGBOYE, Toyin Olayemi AGBABIAKA2026-09-03
📄 earth science

Source Apportionment and Toxicological Risk of Potentially Toxic Elements in River Osun Ecosystem Within Ilesha Gold Belt

This study utilized ICP-OES analysis and statistical modeling to determine that heavy metals, particularly cadmium, lead, and nickel, in the River Osun ecosystem within Nigeria's Ilesha gold belt pose significant ecological and human health risks due to mining activities, necessitating urgent regulatory intervention.

R. O. Adetoro, Z. O Lawal, L. A. Azeez, T. O. Kolawole2026-09-03
📄 earth science

Earthquake-Driven Urban Reconfiguration and Land Use Change: Scenario-Based ANN– Markov Modelling of Post-Disaster Growth

This study utilizes an integrated ANN–Markov modeling approach within a GIS framework to analyze and project land use changes in Malatya, Turkey, following the 2023 earthquakes, revealing a significant shift from agricultural and pasture lands to expanding built-up areas driven primarily by distance from the city center.

Aşır Yüksel Kaya, Muhammed Sajjad, Enes Karadeniz, Cafer Giyik, Aslı Deniz Adıgüzel2026-09-03
📄 earth science

Time-series analysis of water environmental changes and memory characteristics in the semi‑enclosed Maowei Sea, China

This study utilizes high-frequency monitoring data and R/S fractal analysis to demonstrate that the Maowei Sea, a semi-enclosed bay in China, functions as a high-disturbance, low-inertia system with anti-persistent memory characteristics for key water quality indicators, challenging the assumption of long-term trend stability in monsoon-influenced estuarine environments.

Xiaoning Liu, Man Wu, Xiaomin Yan, Shuyun Xie, Hongtao Shi, Liulin Lu2026-09-03
📄 earth science

Observed temperature trends and projected changes under CMIP6 climate scenarios in North Shewa Zone of Amhara Region Ethiopia

This study analyzes historical temperature trends (1992–2022) and projects future warming under CMIP6 scenarios for North Shewa, Ethiopia, revealing significant increases in both minimum and maximum temperatures that threaten agricultural productivity through heat stress and crop zone contraction, while highlighting the need for targeted adaptation strategies.

Baykedagn Taye Shenkut, Solomon Tekalegn Demissie, Solomon Asfaw Beza, Sitotaw Haile Erena, Ashenafi Yimam Kassaye2026-09-03