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Numerical Simulation of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Case Study of Effect of Sand Dunes on the Spatial Distribution of Inundation in Hambantota, Sri Lanka

Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 2010
The megathrust earthquake of moment magnitude 9.1 – 9.3 on December 26, 2004 unleashed a massive tsunami which devastated the coastal belts of Sri Lanka as well as several other countries bordering the Indian Ocean. Extensive field observations carried
J.J Wijetunge
doaj  

Extending the limits of algal growth and stress resilience – the desert alga Chlorella ohadii as an emerging model

New Phytologist, EarlyView.
Multiple facets of Chlorella ohadii biological properties and potential as a research model and biotechnology platform. Summary Since its isolation from the sand dunes of the Negev Desert over a decade ago, the unicellular green alga Chlorella ohadii has turned into a reference organism for studying photosynthesis, metabolism, and abiotic stress ...
Or Geffen, Hilla Matityahu, Iftach Yacoby, Michal Breker, Haim Treves   +4 more
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Erosive Wind Characteristics and Aeolian Sediment Transport and Dune Formation in Makran Region of Baluchistan, Iran

Atmosphere
Understanding aeolian sediment transport and wind erosion enhances our knowledge of desert dune formation and sand migration. The Makran region of southern Sistan and Baluchistan is prone to wind-driven erosion alongside frequent sand and dust storms ...
Hamidreza Abbasi, Azadeh Gohardoust, Fazeh Mohammadpour, Mohammad Khosroshahi, Michael Groll, Christian Opp   +5 more
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Leaf nutrient resorption across contrasting soil parent materials: it is not just about efficiency

New Phytologist, EarlyView.
Box plots showing nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) concentrations in senesced leaves across contrasting parent materials for four site groups. Summary In theory, nutrient resorption from leaves should be higher in sites with lower soil nutrients, increasing the retention and reuse of nutrients that are limited in supply.
Sushmita Dhakal, Kazi R. Mehnaz, Kristine Y. Crous, Catriona A. Macdonald, Ian J. Wright, David S. Ellsworth   +5 more
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Numerical Simulation of Coastal Dune–Interdune Lake Evolution Under Groundwater-Controlled Moisture Effects

Hydrology
Coastal dune fields provide important ecological and geomorphic functions, while their evolution is strongly influenced by groundwater-controlled surface moisture. However, the effects of seasonal groundwater-level fluctuations and moisture-affected sand
Runhao Liu, Yang Meng, Xiaoqian Ma, Linfeng Zhang, Jun Lu, Hongchao Dun   +5 more
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Spatial variation in morphological traits of natural Haloxylon ammodendron populations on the eastern margin of the Badain Jaran Desert

Plant Biology, EarlyView.
Natural Haloxylon ammodendron populations on the eastern margin of the Badain Jaran Desert showed size‐associated differences in plant height, crown diameter, and spatial patterns among stem‐base diameter classes. These patterns describe morphological spatial variation but do not establish specific environmental drivers.
S. Hongfei, W. Chengjie, L. Shijie
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Wetland plant growth in recycled glass sand versus dredged river sand: evaluating a new resource for coastal restoration

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Sand made from recycled glass cullet could supplement limited dredged river sand (dredge) in coastal wetland restorations; however, its suitability for wetland plants is unknown. In two experiments, we compared the biomass of several wetland plants in recycled glass sand to growth in dredge.
Elizabeth H. MacDougal, Bek X. L. Markel, Emily C. Farrer, Shehbaz Ahmad, Julie N. L. Albert, Sunshine A. Van Bael   +5 more
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Field‐grown coastal dune plants exhibit similar survival, growth, and biomass in recycled glass substrate and natural beach sand

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Restoration of coastal dunes following tropical storm events often requires renourishment of sand substrate dredged from offshore sources, although dredging has well‐described negative ecological impacts and high economic costs. As a potential solution, recycled glass sand (cullet) made from crushed glass bottles has been proposed as a potential ...
T. Getty Hammer, Emily D. Newman, Paul Richardson, Jacob Dixon, Peyton Goings, Bek X. L. Markel, Keith Clay, Jeremiah A. Henning   +7 more
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Streptomyces harenosi sp. nov., a home for a gifted strain isolated from Indonesian sand dune soil. [PDF]

Int J Syst Evol Microbiol, 2020
Kusuma AB, Nouioui I, Klenk HP, Goodfellow M.   +3 more
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Physical and chemical characterization of recycled glass sand for environmental restoration

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction We rely on coastal resources for food, water, and energy. However, over 75% of U.S. coastlines are eroding. Concurrently, the U.S. recycles less glass than other developed countries, landfilling hundreds of millions of tons every year.
Shehbaz Ahmad, Julie P. Vanegas, Nicholas Borne, Natalia Butler, Toby Mendels, Leah A. Michaeloff, Diego Molina, Mary Salvaggio, Samantha Tamayo, Franziska Trautmann, Nicholas Walton, Julie N. L. Albert   +11 more
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