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Spatial_temporal succession characteristics of soil and water loss in the central Loess Plateau during the last 50 years.
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Soil and water loss in the central Loess Plateau over the last 50 years has been studied. The researchers used indicators like annual runoff depth and erosion modulus to analyze changes in different zones. They found that soil and water loss stayed the same in hilly areas, decreased in gullies and rocky mountains, but increased in mountainous regions. They also discovered patterns of change happening every 20-21 years, 6-7 years, and 2-4 years across all zones. By combining period change and multi-regression models, they could predict future trends in soil and water loss accurately.