Mapping of soil erodibility and assessment of soil losses using the RUSLE model in the Sebaa Chioukh Mountains (northwest of Algeria)

In Algeria, erosion and solid transport constitute a major constraint to the development of agriculture and to the management of hydrotechnical works (more than 20% are silted). Due to the irregular rains that characterize the Mediterranean semi-arid zones, the topography of the mountainous areas, t...

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Main Authors: Meghraoui Maamar, Habi Mohamed, Morsli Boutkhil, Regagba Mohamed, Seladji Abdelhakim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Water and Land Development
Subjects:
GIS
Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/jwld.2017.34.issue-1/jwld-2017-0055/jwld-2017-0055.xml?format=INT