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July 29, 2025

Estimating Soil Erosion Utilising Geospatial Method and Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) of Abu Ghraibat Watershed, Eastern Misan Governorate, Iraq

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BMBashar F. MaaroofHKHashim H. KareemJAJaffar Al-Zubaydi

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Analysis reveals minimal soil erosion in Abu Ghraibat watershed, highlighting vegetation's impact on conservation practices.

Key Points

  • Minimal soil erosion was observed in the Abu Ghraibat watershed in 2024, with increasing severity from north to south.
  • Over 50% of soil erosion was attributed to grassland areas, especially those with vegetation coverage above 30%.
  • Utilizing the RUSLEGIS model allows for effective mapping of soil erosion at the watershed level, considering various factors.
  • Enhancing vegetation and converting sloping lands into terraces has proven effective in mitigating soil erosion.

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Maaroof et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a093fe6551bb0af8ced3bhttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7137911/v1
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