Temporal-spatial distribution of sand storms in the Xilim Gol area of Inner Mongolia

• Autorzy: Gou M -M , Li G.T. , Li X. , Zuo H.J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The Xilin Gol area is located in central Inner Mongolia, China. It had been a fertile prairie in northern China, but desertification and sand storms have increased in past decades. This study shows the spatial and temporal distribution of sand storms in the Xilin Gol area. The results of the analysis show: (i) Factors such as strong winds (usually beyond seven levels), rain and temperature have an impact on sand storms. The correlation coefficient between sand storm days and strong wind days is 0.89. (ii) There are more sand storm days in the west than in the east. (iii) In the last 30 years, the frequency of sand storms have been consistently decreasing.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Inner Mongolia; Xilin Gol area; sandstorm; temporal distribution; spatial distribution; meteorology; desertification

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
• Rocznik: 2010
• Tom: 19
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.309-314,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Gou M -M

• Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Inner Mongolia, Huhhot, 010019 China

autor

Li G.T.

autor

Li X.

autor

Zuo H.J.

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