Suspended sediment sources fingerprinting in the Ashebeka River catchment, Assela, Central Ethiopia

Key Points

• Suspended sediment sources were effectively identified, highlighting key contributors to erosion.
• The study found that erosion rates varied significantly with different land use types.
• Analysis used a fingerprinting approach to trace sediment sources within the catchment area.
• Implications underscore the need for better land management practices to reduce sedimentation.