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The aim is to investigate erosion dynamics and the influence of topography on badland landscapes over time.

January 18, 2026WaterOpen Access

High-Resolution Monitoring of Badland Erosion Dynamics: Spatiotemporal Changes and Topographic Controls via UAV Structure-from-Motion

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Monitors erosion patterns in mudstone badlands, highlighting topographic factors and dynamics involved.

The aim is to investigate erosion dynamics and the influence of topography on badland landscapes over time.
Conducted five UAV surveys over 22 months in southwestern Taiwan.
Used Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry to create digital surface models (DSMs).
Quantified topographic changes with DSMs of Difference (DoD).
Mean erosion depth observed was 34.2 cm, leading to an average erosion rate of 18.7 cm per year.
Diffuse rain splash contributed approximately 53% of the total erosion observed.
Erosion depth showed a nonlinear increase with slope, affected by curvature of the terrain.

Yi-Chin Chen (2026) studied this question.

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