Consequences of snowmelt erosion: Soil fertility, productivity and quality of wheat on Greyzemic Phaeozem in the south of West Siberia

Yakutina, O.P.; Nechaeva, T. V.; Смирнова, Н. В.

doi:10.1016/j.agee.2014.10.021

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“…The focus of this study lies in Norway; however, severe soil erosion on agricultural areas during winter and spring is a problem in many other countries around the world (e.g., USA [26], Belgium [27], the U.K. [28], Germany [29], Russia [30]). In these areas, like in Norway, soil erosion during winter and spring depletes the irreplaceable nutrient-rich top layer of agricultural soils and results in a major part of the annual input of phosphorous and nitrogen from agricultural catchments to fresh water bodies [31].…”

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Catchment Hydrology during Winter and Spring and the Link to Soil Erosion: A Case Study in Norway

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Abstract:In the Nordic countries, soil erosion rates in winter and early spring can exceed those at other times of the year. In particular, snowmelt, combined with rain and soil frost, leads to severe soil erosion, even, e.g., in low risk areas in Norway. In southern Norway, previous attempts to predict soil erosion during winter and spring have not been very accurate owing to a lack of catchment-based data, resulting in a poor understanding of hydrological processes during winter. Therefore, a field study was carried out over three consecutive winters (2013, 2014 and 2015) to gather relevant data. In parallel, the development of the snow cover, soil temperature and ice content during these three winters was simulated with the Simultaneous Heat and Water (SHAW) model for two different soils (sand, clay). The field observations carried out in winter revealed high complexity and diversity in the hydrological processes occurring in the catchment. Major soil erosion was caused by a small rain event on frozen ground before snow cover was established, while snowmelt played no significant role in terms of soil erosion in the study period. Four factors that determine the extent of runoff and erosion were of particular importance: (1) soil water content at freezing; (2) whether soil is frozen or unfrozen at a particular moment; (3) the state of the snow pack; and (4) tillage practices prior to winter. SHAW performed well in this application and proved that it is a valuable tool for investigating and simulating snow cover development, soil temperature and extent of freezing in soil profiles.

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Catchment Hydrology during Winter and Spring and the Link to Soil Erosion: A Case Study in Norway

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“…In many cases, water melted from snow causes a greater erosion of the soil than rainwater [37] so it is appropriate to investigate the differences in soil infiltration capacity during periods of rain or snow melting. Soil erosion in agricultural areas during winter and spring is a problem in many countries, such as Norway [38], the USA [39], Belgium [40], the United Kingdom [41], Germany [42], and Russia [43]. In these areas, soil erosion during winter and spring depletes the nutrient-rich top layer and contributes elements (phosphorus, nitrogen) to freshwater bodies [44].…”

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Assessment of the Role of Snowmelt in a Flood Event in a Gauged Catchment

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An actual event that happened in the Roncal valley (Spain) is investigated and the results are compared between models with and without snowmelt. A distributed rainfall model is generated with the specific data recorded by the rain gauges of the catchment during the episode. To describe the process of water routing in the hydrological cycle of the basin, a model is used based on combinations of parallel linear reservoirs (PLR model), distribution by the basin, and tip-out into its drainage network configured using a digital terrain model (DTM). This PLR model allows simulation of the different actual reservoirs of the basin, including the snow and the contribution due to its melting which, in the model, depends on the temperature. The PLR model also allows for a water budget of the episode where, in addition to the effective rainfall contribution, the water that comes from the thaw is taken into account. The PLR model also allows determination of the amount of water that exists in the basin before and after the episode, data of great interest. When comparing the simulations with and without taking into account the thawing process, it is evident that the intervention of the snow reservoir has been decisive in causing a flood to occur.

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“…Snowmelt erosion can lead to detrimental economic and environmental impacts, including a decline in soil fertility in agricultural areas (Yakutina et al, 2015). Although snowmelt runoff often dominates in cold‐climate regions of North America and Europe (Rekolainen et al, 1997; Hansen et al, 2002), accounting for up to 90% of annual runoff volume in some agricultural watersheds (Little et al, 2007), snowmelt effects on suspended sediment and nutrient loss are poorly documented (Su et al, 2011).…”

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Long‐term Variation in Agricultural Edge‐of‐Field Phosphorus Transport during Snowmelt, Rain, and Mixed Runoff Events

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Runoff of nutrients and erosion of soil from agricultural lands affect soil fertility and are important nonpoint contributors of P and N to surface and ground waters, yet studies of edge-of-field nutrient transport from snowmelt or rainfall runoff on frozen ground are limited. The objective of this study was to quantify the temporal and spatial variation in edge-of-field snowmelt, rain, and mixed (rain on snow) runoff events for sediment and P loadings in five agricultural subwatersheds over a 12-yr period. Edge-of-field runoff events from five subwatersheds at Pioneer Farm near Platteville, WI, ranging in size from approximately 4 to 30 ha were sampled using automated samplers from 2002 through 2014 to determine sediment and P yields (mass loads). Mean dissolved reactive P (DRP) runoff concentrations for each event type (rain = 1.24 mg L −1 , snow = 1.90 mg L −1 , mix = 2.23 mg L −1 ) were above total P (TP) water quality guidelines for surface waters. The percentages of TP that was DRP for snow, mixed, and rain events were 74, 84, and 39%, respectively. Although variation in total annual P yield in edge-of-field runoff was noted between years and among sites within a given year, when aggregated over the study period, the subwatersheds showed similar transport characteristics with respect to DRP and TP yield. This study highlights the importance of examining long-term datasets in quantifying annual yields and understanding the timing of DRP and TP transport for developing best management practices and improving model accuracy in cold weather agricultural systems.Abbreviations: BMP, best management practice; DRP, dissolved reactive phosphorus; TP, total phosphorus; TSS, total suspended sediment.

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Consequences of snowmelt erosion: Soil fertility, productivity and quality of wheat on Greyzemic Phaeozem in the south of West Siberia

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References 19 publications

Catchment Hydrology during Winter and Spring and the Link to Soil Erosion: A Case Study in Norway

Catchment Hydrology during Winter and Spring and the Link to Soil Erosion: A Case Study in Norway

Assessment of the Role of Snowmelt in a Flood Event in a Gauged Catchment

Long‐term Variation in Agricultural Edge‐of‐Field Phosphorus Transport during Snowmelt, Rain, and Mixed Runoff Events

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