Determination of Slope Length and Steepness Factor (LS) For Duruji River Basin
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Based on the application of the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) and modern GIS technology (ArcGis 10.2.2.), the article presents a method for calculating the erosion potential of the relief (LS) of the Duruji river basin (north-eastern part of Georgia). The most erosion-hazardous areas have been identified, which is approximately 75.1% of the total area of the Duruji river basin. It has been established that special attention should be paid to a detailed study of the identified erosional areas of the Duruji river basin, taking into account all the influencing factors on soil erosion for the successful design of erosion control measures.
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