Erosion

A Holistic Approach for Coastal–Watershed Management on Tourist Islands: A Case Study from Petra–Molyvos Coast, Lesvos Island (Greece)

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Shoreline configurations are a complex outcome of the dynamic interplay between natural forces and human actions. This interaction shapes unique coastal morphologies and affects sediment transport and erosion patterns along the coastline. Meanwhile, ephemeral river systems play a vital role in shaping coastlines and maintaining ecosystem sustainability, especially in island settings. In this context, the…

Scrutinizing the Statistical Distribution of a Composite Index of Soil Degradation as a Measure of Early Desertification Risk in Advanced Economies

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Using descriptive and inferential techniques together with simplified metrics derived from the ecological discipline, we offer a long-term investigation of the Environmental Sensitive Area Index (ESAI) as a proxy of land degradation vulnerability in Italy. This assessment was specifically carried out on a decadal scale from 1960 to 2020 at the province (NUTS-3 sensu Eurostat)…

Soil Degradation in the Mediterranean Region: Drivers and Future Trends

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Soil sustains life and provides ecosystem services relevant for the environment, society, and the economy. However, soil is a finite resource and is vulnerable to degradation that reduces its ability to provide goods and services >>> Ferreira, C. S. S., Keesstra, S., Destouni, G., Solomun, M. K., Kalantari, Z. Environmental Sustainability in the Mediterranean Region:…

An Insight Review of Coastal Erosion and Shoreline Detection in the Mediterranean

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This report examines the extent of research on coastal erosion and the developing techniques for identifying shorelines in the Mediterranean region. The Insight Review consolidates findings from scientific literature, employing advanced remote sensing technologies, AI machine learning algorithms, and geospatial analytic methodologies. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the issues encountered by Mediterranean coastlines…

Influence of cover crops and tillage on organic carbon loss in Mediterranean olive orchards

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Olive (Olea europaea L.) is one of the main crops in the Mediterranean area, with Spain leading its production. The majority of the plantations are on rainfed land, poor soils with steep slopes. Regarding to soil, tillage (T) is the main management system used by farmers. Consequently, erosion and the resulting soil organic carbon (SOC)…

Interacting with the coast: Residents’ knowledge and perceptions about coastal erosion (Mytilene, Lesvos Island, Greece)

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Today coastal erosion is usually exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change and results in the loss of income and cultural norms, as well as in the loss or degradation of ecosystem … >>> Tourlioti, P.N., Portman, M.E., Tzoraki, O., Pantelakis, I. Ocean & Coastal Management 210,105705 (2021) Recent related articles in this category