Estimation of Runoff and Sediment Yield in Response to Temporal Land Cover Change in Kentucky, USA

Estimation of Runoff and Sediment Yield in Response to Temporal Land Cover Change in Kentucky, USA

Land cover change is prevalent in the eastern Kentucky Appalachian region, mainly due to increased surface mining activities. This study explored the potential change in land cover and its relationship with stream discharge and sediment yield in a watershed of the Cumberland River near Harlan, Kentu...

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Main Authors: Smriti Kandel, Buddhi Gyawali, Sandesh Shrestha, Demetrio Zourarakis, George Antonious, Maheteme Gebremedhin, Bijay Pokhrel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
eastern Kentucky
land cover
sediment
surface runoff
SWAT
watershed
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/1/147

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https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/1/147

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