Quantification of wind erosion fluxes during a field to fallow transition in the Sahel (Banizoumbou, Niger)

• Published in: Physio-géo Vol. 12; pp. 125 - 142
• Main Authors: Abdourhamane Touré, A., Tidjani, Adamou Didier, Rajot, Jean-Louis, Bouet, Christel, Garba, Zibo, Marticorena, Béatrice, Ambouta, K.J.M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; French
• Published: AERES 27.02.2018
• Series: Physio-Géo
• Subjects: Continental interfaces, environment; Sciences of the Universe; EROSION EOLIENNE; SAHEL; SUIVI PLURIANNUEL; NIGER; JACHERE; CHAMP

In the Sahel, under 500 mm of annual rainfall, wind erosion is an important factor leading to the degradation of the environment. It causes soil losses and reduces soil productivity. This work, conducted in the southwestern Niger, aims at quantifying wind erosion fluxes using BSNE sand traps. The st...