GIS-based revised universal soil loss equation for estimating annual soil erosion: a case of lower Kulsi basin, India

Abstract

Article highlights (1) The soil loss estimate is vital for taking appropriate anti-erosion measures and enhancing surface runoff in identifying priority areas. (2) The GIS-based RUSLE model is a simple and widely acceptable soil loss estimating model for the watershed in a tropical monsoon climate. (3) Rainfall erosivity, conservation practice, and topographic factors of the basin contribute more to soil erosion.

Keywords

• Soil erosion
• Geographical information system (GIS)
• Land use land cover (LULC)
• Revised Universal Soil loss equation (RUSLE)