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April 18, 2026Proceedings of the International Association of Hydrological SciencesOpen Access

Spatial estimation of land loss in Zou catchment area at Atchérigbé outlet (Benin center)

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RMRenaud Jean-Eudes Tundé MitchozounouBIBrunelle Eunice Toyin IcoutchikaTDTchihoundro Gilbert Danhossou

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Evaluates soil loss and erosion sensitivity in the Zou watershed, indicating critical implications for agricultural practices.

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  • The research assesses soil loss and erosion sensitivity in the Zou watershed to inform sustainable land management.
  • Used SRTM Digital Elevation Models and Landsat imagery for spatial analysis
  • Analyzed rainfall data spanning from 1986 to 2021
  • Applied the Universal Soil Loss Equation to quantify soil loss
  • Classified land cover to derive vegetation cover factor
  • Identified five classes of erosion sensitivity across the watershed
  • Average soil loss estimated at 54 t ha−1 yr−1
  • Erosion sensitivity classes: Very low (97%), Low (2%), Medium (0.21%), High (0.29%), Very High (0.013%)
  • Erosion patterns indicate significant areas of low sensitivity but also critical zones of higher sensitivity
  • Heterogeneous erosion processes threaten agricultural productivity and ecosystem stability

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Mitchozounou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e321aa40886becb6540b63https://doi.org/10.5194/piahs-389-1-2026
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