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earth_science

2520 papers

📄 earth science

Camera-trap distance sampling reveals density patterns and anthropogenic drivers of terrestrial mammals in a remnant forest refuge in West Africa

This study utilizes camera-trap distance sampling to demonstrate that the Lama Classified Forest in Benin remains a critical stronghold for a functionally diverse mammal assemblage, while revealing that species distribution is shaped by a complex trade-off between avoiding human settlements and exploiting anthropogenic resources near forest edges.

Gilles Renaud Mahugnon ADOUNKE, Emilie LECOMPTE, Stanislas Mahussi GANDAHO, Mireille Scholastique TOYI, Akomian Fortuné (…)2026-06-30
📄 earth science

Sub-Watershed Prioritization for Soil Erosion Risk Assessment in the Wadi Ouahrane Basin (Algeria) Using an Integrated Morphometric Analysis and Entropy-WASPAS Model

This study prioritizes sub-basins within Algeria's Wadi Ouahrane watershed for soil erosion risk by integrating morphometric analysis with an Entropy-WASPAS multi-criteria decision-making framework, identifying six high-risk areas to guide sustainable conservation planning.

Mohammed Achite, İbrahim Dursun, Nikola M. Milentijević, Mehmet Ali Çelik2026-06-30
📄 earth science

Structure and Evolution of Storms within the Mesoscale Convective Systems over the Monsoon Core Zone using active Remote Sensing Observations

This study utilizes high-resolution ground radar and satellite observations to characterize the lifecycle, 3-D structure, and environmental controls of 93 mesoscale convective systems over the Indian Monsoon Core Zone, revealing that while deep convection drives rainfall intensity, expanding stratiform regions dominate total seasonal rainfall and are favored by specific mid-level moisture and wind shear conditions.

Manisha Tupsoundare, Sachin Deshpande, Zhe Feng, Subrata Kumar Das, Medha Deshpande, Ashruba Ghorpade2026-06-30
📄 earth science

Local perception on the importance of vegetation and Icacina senegalensis in Senegal: Case of Groundnut Basin, Casamance and Eastern Senegal agroecological zones

This study assesses local communities' perceptions across three agroecological zones in Senegal, revealing that while vegetation is primarily valued for provisioning services like food, fodder, and medicine—with *Icacina senegalensis* being a key medicinal species—people recognize a general decline in vegetation abundance and propose reforestation and protection as essential management strategies.

Marie Elene Dione, Abiodun Oluwafemi Oluwadare, Antoine Sambou2026-06-30
📄 earth science

Revised direct radiative forcing of airborne microplastics suggests warming

Using updated data on the distribution, size, and optical properties of airborne microplastics, this study revises their direct radiative forcing to a positive value of approximately +42.1 mW m⁻², indicating that microplastics are likely contributing to global atmospheric warming and should be incorporated into future climate change projections.

Felix W. Goddard, Stefania Glukhova, Eric C. Le Ru, Nikolaos Evangeliou, Cameron McErlich, Catherine Hardacre, David Fra (…)2026-06-30
📄 earth science

An InSAR-GNSS displacement timeseries and velocity field for Aotearoa/New Zealand following the 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake

This paper presents a high-resolution (1-km) national displacement timeseries and velocity field for New Zealand from 2017 to 2026, derived by combining 9 years of Sentinel-1 InSAR and continuous GNSS data to refine estimates of coastal vertical land movement following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.

Ian Hamling, Sigrun Hreinsdottir, Tim Wright, Andy Hooper, Chris Rollins, Karsten Spaans2026-06-30
📄 earth science

Climate-induced disaster risk, societal vulnerability and regional governance in Southern Africa: a systematic integrative review and SADC resilience implementation framework

Through a systematic integrative review of literature from 1990 to 2025, this paper analyzes how climate hazards interact with socio-economic vulnerabilities and governance fragmentation in Southern Africa to create cumulative disaster risks, ultimately proposing the SADC Climate Resilience Implementation Framework (SCRIF) to transition from fragmented adaptation to coordinated regional risk reduction.

Moses Bonyongwe, Timothy Aluko2026-06-30
📄 earth science

Satellite-Based Assessment of Thermal Stress Conditions at Cairo International Airport (HECA): A 13-Year Landsat Analysis (2013–2025)

This study presents the first long-term satellite-based assessment of thermal stress at Cairo International Airport (2013–2025), revealing a significant warming trend and extreme summer surface temperatures that exceed 45°C across nearly the entire airport, thereby establishing a new operational framework for managing heat-related aviation risks in semi-arid environments.

Michael Nagy Riad Kamel Abd AlMalk2026-06-30