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earth_science

1376 papers

📄 earth_science

Physically interpretable flood susceptibility mapping using spatial cross-validation and SHAP-derived environmental thresholds: A statistically validated framework

This study presents a statistically validated, physically interpretable framework for flood susceptibility mapping in Nepal's Triyuga River Watershed, utilizing spatial cross-validation and SHAP-derived environmental thresholds to demonstrate that a cumulative indicator of five critical hydro-geomorphic factors significantly enhances predictive accuracy and provides a transparent decision-support tool for risk management.

Biplob Koirala2026-08-20
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Closing the science-planning gap in wetland salinization: a managed- transition framework tested in the Indian Sundarbans

This study identifies a critical disconnect between biophysical research and land-use planning in addressing wetland salinization, demonstrating through bibliometric analysis and a case study of the Indian Sundarbans that surface water expansion is driven by marine and infrastructure factors rather than rainfall, thereby arguing that effective wetland adaptation requires an integrated managed-transition framework combining hydrological management with strategic zoning.

Moushila De, Anubhav Chatterjee2026-08-20
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Multiple dimensions of taxonomic tree diversity reveal complementary effects of environmental filtering and land-use legacy in an urban Atlantic Forest

This study demonstrates that in urban Atlantic Forest fragments, environmental filtering primarily drives tree species richness while land-use legacies from past management practices significantly shape abundance-weighted diversity, underscoring the necessity of multidimensional approaches for effective biodiversity conservation and restoration.

Marjory Cristina de Magalhães-Fernandes, Fabrício Alvim Carvalho, Lisandra Mendes Louzada-Camilo, Marcelly de Souza Vent (…)2026-08-20
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From Expansion to Consolidation: Socio-Spatial Contagion Dynamics in Off-Grid PV Adoption

By leveraging deep learning analysis of a decade of remote sensing imagery across 507 off-grid communities, this study reveals that socio-spatial contagion significantly accelerates residential PV adoption through a dynamic process where initial range expansion transitions into spatial consolidation as the technology matures.

Roni Blushtein-Livnon, Tal Svoray, Itay Fischhendler, Havatzelet Yahel, Emir Galilee2026-08-20
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Sequential Fenton reaction and biodegradation for treating decabromodiphenyl ether in soil slurries

This study demonstrates that a sequential Fenton reaction followed by biodegradation significantly enhances the removal of decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209) from contaminated soil slurries compared to biodegradation alone, achieving a total removal of 97.51% through optimized chemical oxidation and subsequent microbial degradation involving specific bacterial communities.

Cheng‐Chun Lin, Chu‐Wen Yang, Po‐Hsin Yuan, Yi‐Tang Chang2026-08-20
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Evaluating environmental indicators and invertebrate based indices for diagnosing urban impacts in large river wetlands

This study evaluates physicochemical and macroinvertebrate-based indicators to diagnose urban impacts on large river wetlands, identifying specific metrics like EQRmacro, IMRP, and family densities that effectively distinguish between reference and urbanized sites across seasonal water levels.

Julieta Capeletti, Florencia Facelli, Diana Alberto, Mercedes Marchese, Florencia Zilli2026-08-20
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Drought Exposure and Gender Disparities in School Dropout Among Children in India

This study utilizes over two decades of satellite data and national household surveys to demonstrate that drought exposure, particularly agricultural drought, significantly increases school dropout rates among children in India, with females and older children facing the highest risks due to financial hardships and increased labor demands.

Arup Jana, Praveen Kumar Pathak, Aparajita Chattopadhyay, Ranjita Ghosh2026-08-20
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Environmental Drivers of Foliar Particulate Accumulation, Leaf Structural and Biochemical Responses in Urban Trees in Delhi, India

This study of ten native tree species in Delhi reveals that while foliar particulate accumulation varies significantly by season and site, species like *Ficus benghalensis* demonstrate high pollution capture alongside physiological resilience, suggesting that urban forestry decisions should integrate particulate load data with biochemical and structural leaf traits rather than relying on single screening criteria.

Nitin Joshi, Vaibhav Sharma, Vineet Kumar Singh, Charu Khosla Gupta2026-08-20
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Groundwater Potential Assessment in the Intensive Agricultural Zones of Kishoreganj District, Bangladesh Using GIS and AHP

This study utilizes GIS, Remote Sensing, and AHP techniques to map groundwater potential zones in Kishoreganj District, revealing a critical inverse relationship where the most intensive agricultural areas coincide with the lowest groundwater potential, thereby highlighting urgent needs for sustainable water management strategies.

Pranta Bhowmik, Md. Aminul Haque Laskor, Md. Mohaimenul Islam2026-08-20
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Multiscale Spatiotemporal Variability Characteristics and Dynamical Control Mechanisms of the Kuroshio Front in the Northwest Pacific

This study utilizes eddy-resolving reanalysis and satellite data (2002–2024) to quantify the multiscale spatiotemporal variability of the Kuroshio front in the Northwest Pacific, revealing that mesoscale eddies, seasonal cycles, and interannual–decadal signals drive distinct regional flow variations through dynamical mechanisms involving ENSO/PDO correlations, potential vorticity constraints, and energy cascades.

Xiang Wan, Lei Zhang, Maolin Li2026-08-20