Soil erosion is generally recognized as the dominant process of land degradation. The
formation and expansion of gullies is often a highly significant process of soil erosion …

Soil pi** is a widespread, although often overlooked land degradation process. So far,
subsurface soil erosion studies have been focused on the importance of soil pi** in …

Abstract A 125,000 m 2 calanchi badland in the Province of Siena (Tuscany) was monitored
with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and terrestrial laser scanning over the period of one …

In fluvial basin analysis, sediment connectivity is an important element for defining channel
dynamics. Nevertheless, although several approaches to quantify this concept have been …

In recent years, much research have dealt with the impact of human and climate change on
the morpho‐evolution of Mediterranean catchments characterized by high ecological and …

Badlands are highly erodible landscapes with sparse vegetation and rapid runoff responses.
Badland surfaces experience high erosion rates that may have a direct and marked …

The biancana badlands, a typical element of the southern Tuscany landscape, were in
expansion for centuries, until bulldozers began erasing them for land reclamation purposes …

Valley bottomland provides diverse agricultural and ecosystem benefits. Due to
concentrated flow paths, they are more vulnerable to gully erosion than hillslope areas. The …

Drainage basins of the Northern Apennines, particularly in the clayey settings, bear among
the highest rates of landsliding worldwide. A history of major land cover changes has left a …

Soils are a vital part of the natural environment and one of the most important natural
resources. The European Mediterranean Regions are particularly sensitive to soil …