Agricultural and Biological Sciences
9 months ago

Land degradation puts Harrir region at risk of desertification.

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Land degradation sensitivity and desertification risk in Harrir region, northern Iraq
Karwan Obaid Hamad, Abdulkadir Sürücü

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Land degradation and desertification are big problems worldwide. Scientists used a model called MEDALUS to figure out which areas in Harrir, northern Iraq are at risk of desertification. They collected 102 soil samples to study the land. The study found areas in Harrir that are sensitive to desertification and need attention to prevent further damage.