@phdthesis{Sani2015, author = {Sani, Ibrahim}, title = {{\´E}volution des paysages dunaires fix{\´e}s par la v{\´e}g{\´e}tation au Niger : Modifications morphologiques actuelles dans les couches superficielles des dunes et possibilit{\´e}s de « r{\´e}g{\´e}n{\´e}ration » et de « p{\´e}dog{\´e}n{\`e}se »}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-128014}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Les s{\´e}cheresses des ann{\´e}es 1970 et 1980 ont occasionn{\´e} des changements remarquables dans les paysages et {\´e}cosyst{\`e}mes sah{\´e}liens. Au Niger, les milieux dunaires sont les plus affect{\´e}s par la d{\´e}gradation des paysages aux cons{\´e}quences parfois irr{\´e}versibles. Cette {\´e}tude tente de montrer que, malgr{\´e} les modifications climatiques et les pressions anthropiques, une r{\´e}g{\´e}n{\´e}ration des sols dunaires serait possible, dans cette dynamique complexe. Cela a {\´e}t{\´e} d{\´e}montr{\´e} {\`a} travers l'analyse micromorphologique des mat{\´e}riaux des parties superficielles des sols (0-20 cm). L'{\´e}tude des caract{\´e}ristiques particuli{\`e}res des cro{\^u}tes (organisations pelliculaires de surface des sols) offre des pistes de recherches pouvant proposer des moyens et m{\´e}thodes de fixation des dunes d{\´e}grad{\´e}es. Elle propose {\´e}galement des alternatives de lutte contre l'{\´e}rosion {\´e}olienne et hydrique dans les {\´e}cosyst{\`e}mes sah{\´e}liens. Ceci cadre parfaitement avec la situation au Niger, o{\`u} les ph{\´e}nom{\`e}nes de d{\´e}sertification et d'ensablement des cuvettes interdunaires constituent une pr{\´e}occupation majeure en mati{\`e}re de protection de l'environnement.}, subject = {Degradation}, language = {fr} } @phdthesis{Allgaier2004, author = {Allgaier, Axel}, title = {Aeolian sand movement in an arid linear dune ecosystem, Nizzana, Western Negev, Israel}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-14727}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2004}, abstract = {In a three-year study the current aeolian transportation processes were examined in a linear dune area previously used for grazing near Nizzana at the Israeli-Egyptian border. The research area was subject to heavy grazing across the border, which led to the total destruction of the natural vegetation in the period of 1967 to 1982. As a consequence, intensified aeolian activity and significant changes of the morphology of the dunes were observed. After the end of the grazingg on the Israeli side, a rapid return of the vegetation in the interdune corridors and on the footslopes of the dunes took place. In addition also a reduction of obviously active areas on the dune crests was observed. The situation on Egyptian territory west the border remained unchanged until today. This study is aimed at understanding the changed aeolian morphodynamics east the border. The emphasis was placed on the investigation of the spatial and temporal distribution of aeolian sand transport as well as on the influencing factors morphology, surface condition and vegetation.}, subject = {Negev}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Bluem2001, author = {Bl{\"u}m, Martina}, title = {Reaktivation and stabilization phases of eolian deposits under climatic and anthropogenic influences in the Rolling Plains of Texas, U.S.A.}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-1179360}, school = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg}, year = {2001}, abstract = {There are ample sand dune and sand sheets in the Texas Rolling Plains, U.S.A. Their varied location, morphology and paleosol content pointed to differnces in their historical develpment throughout the Holocene. Younger dunes, so called fence line dunes have been identified as remnants of unsound agricultural practices which just recently formed at the beginning of this century. Correspondingly soils were eroded, in parts, down to the C-horizon in some of these areas. More mature sand were dated with the radiocarbon method and identified having formed during the Altithermal warming period. This study identifies major eolian anthropogenic and climatic reactivation and stabilisation phases in the Rolling Plains of Texas during the Holocene, but also ties them into the existing Southern High Plains and Great Plains climatic record. This study also researched the reasons for the regional and local sand reactivation phases and contributes to the eolian history in the Great Plains region. The outline of this dissertation is oriented towards a comprehensive regional approach in cultural and physical geography. Chapter 1 covers the physiographic setting of the Rolling Plains region including geology, geomorphology, climate and vegetation. Here the prerequisites for eolian activity in the area are explained, followed by the criteria for the selection of the individual study sites. In chapter 2 selected dune fields and sand sheets are introduced. Chapter 3 outlines the methodology as a combination of field research, laboratory analysis and remote sensing techniques, along with a brief interpretation of their application and success rate. Chapter 4 investigates interactive processes between the cultural development and the physical landscape of the region. The next 4 chapters are focusing on research results and interpretation. Chapter 5 interprets the youngest eolian episodes resulting from the cultural de-velopment of the area, including a description and definition of so called "fenceline dunes" and "shinnery motts". Other dunes with very young buried horizons are also described in this chapter, and a comparison with outcrops in the Nebraska Sand Hills is performed. Chapter 6 interprets short-term, cyclic, drought related sand reactivations several hundred years ago by means of a Post Oak (Quercus stellata) tree ring record as established by STAHLE and CLEAVELAND (1988). In chapter 7 older Holocene reactivation cycles are introduced, investigating the idea of the existence of a warmer period, previously named the Altithermal, which so far has only been identified in the Southern High Plains. The last chapter (8) includes a brief statement of the study's purpose along with the summary and discussion of results presented. This chapter will end with further implications of this research.}, subject = {Texas }, language = {en} }