Examining the Influence of Climatic Variability and Rainfall Intensity on Soil Erosion Dynamics

Abstract

An important environmental issue, as soil erosion is prominent in those areas exposed to heavy rain falls, as well as variability in the climatic measures. Research was carried out concerning the effect that intensity of rainfall and variability in climate have on soil erosion dynamics, especially how their combination brings about soil loss from different places. 79 plots from three distinct regions that vary in terms of climatic conditions were surveyed, and soil samples and erosion rates were measured. Five replicates of soil sample collections were made from each plot to measure erosion rates, while automated rain gauges were used to monitor rainfall intensity and duration. Time-series satellite remote sensing data were used to detect changes in land cover over time, and the effects of severe weather on erosion were measured through extreme rain gauges that recorded amount and duration. IBM SPSS software (version 27.0) was used to apply the information, and multiple regression analysis was utilized to examine the influence of rainfall intensity, duration, and climate variation on rate of soil erosion.