📄 earth_science

Occurrence and characterization of microplastics in tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) from Deduru Oya reservoir in Sri Lanka

This study reveals that Nile tilapia from Sri Lanka's Deduru Oya Reservoir are heavily contaminated with microplastics, predominantly polyethylene fibers, which were found in nearly 83% of sampled fish and pose significant ecological and food safety risks.

R M N P Rathnayake, Dulanjalee Madhusha Rajapaksha, Muditha Lakshan Jayasundara, Thiwanka Lakmali Weerakkody, M. Senevir (…)2026-09-07
📄 earth_science

Seismic Deformation and Landslide Assessment Using Iterative DInSAR Analysis of the 2022 Mw 6.1 Pasaman Earthquake in Indonesia

This study utilizes an Iterative Observation Differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (IO-DInSAR) approach combined with multi-sensor geospatial data to reconstruct the temporal evolution of pre- and post-seismic vertical deformation and landslide activity triggered by the 2022 Mw 6.1 Pasaman earthquake in Indonesia, demonstrating the method's effectiveness for monitoring cascading seismic hazards in tectonically active regions.

Demi Stevany, Masita Dwi Mandini Manessa, Tito Latief Indra2026-09-07
📄 earth_science

Effects of rainfall and temperature variabilities on coffee (Coffea arabica L.) productivity in eastern Ethiopia

This study analyzes eighteen years of historical data and future climate projections to demonstrate that rising temperatures, declining rainfall, and shortened growing periods in eastern Ethiopia are driving a steady decline in Arabica coffee yields, necessitating urgent adaptation strategies such as developing heat-resistant varieties and implementing soil conservation measures to safeguard livelihoods and export potential.

Aliyi Jemal¹, Zelalem Bekeko¹, Abdi Mohammed¹, Abdulatif Ahmad¹, Bulti Tesso¹2026-09-07
📄 earth_science

Multi-Hazard and Loss Event Sets for the Contiguous US

This study utilizes a customizable Python tool to analyze NOAA NCEI data from 1996 to 2024, revealing that multi-hazard events and their associated human and economic losses in the contiguous US predominantly occur during spring and summer, with significant spatial hotspots in the Southwest, Central US, and coastal regions, while highlighting the sensitivity of multi-hazard definitions to the chosen temporal window.

Joshua Green, Ivan D Haigh, Wiebke Jäger, Judith Claassen2026-09-07
📄 earth_science

Breaching parameter assessment of landslide dams using vibration signals: insights from flume experiments

Through sixteen flume experiments, this study establishes empirical correlations between landslide dam breaching parameters and vibration signal characteristics, demonstrating that factors like material gradation, inflow discharge, and dam geometry significantly influence both breaching dynamics and recorded vibration energy to support future signal-based monitoring.

Yang Wu, Gang Fan, Jieyuan Zhang, Bingkun Zhang2026-09-07
📄 earth_science

Climate-driven changes in Habitat Suitability and Landscape Structure of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) in Eastern Nepal

This study models red panda habitat in eastern Nepal under climate change scenarios, revealing a projected 2–5% decline in suitable area with a slight northeast and upslope shift, while landscape fragmentation remains relatively stable, underscoring the need for conservation strategies that prioritize maintaining forest connectivity.

Naresh SHRESTHA, Ritodhi CHAKRABORTY, Sonam Tashi LAMA, Damber BISTA, Helen DE KLERK2026-09-07
📄 earth_science

Landscape signatures of surface heat susceptibility in West African coastal cities: A harmonised four-city assessment

This study utilizes harmonized satellite data to assess surface heat susceptibility across four West African coastal cities, revealing that built-up areas consistently drive higher temperatures while vegetation mitigates heat, and establishing a comparative framework for biophysical heat risk screening that excludes socioeconomic vulnerability factors.

Sean Field, Rachel Olawoyin, George Owusu Amoah, Francis Quayson2026-09-07
📄 earth_science

Implications of base cation deposition from increased climate-driven wildfires in the United States

Although climate-driven wildfires in the United States have significantly increased fire-derived base cation deposition, these increases are spatially inconsistent with and vastly outweighed by concurrent rises in acidifying nitrogen and sulfur deposition, ultimately failing to offset the broader risk of ecosystem acidification and critical load exceedances.

Patrick Campbell, Daniel Tong, Shinkuang Chang, Siqi Ma, Yunyao Li, Jiaxin Ding, Rick Saylor, Barry Baker, Youhua Tang (…)2026-09-07