Journal of Geographical Sciences, Volume. 30, Issue 3, 455(2020)

Effects of rainfall intensity on the sediment concentration in the Loess Plateau, China

Xiaoyan LIU1, Suzhen DANG2、*, Changming LIU3, and Guotao DONG2
Author Affiliations
  • 1. Yellow River Conservancy Commission, Zhengzhou 450003, China
  • 2. Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research, Yellow River Conservancy Commission, Zhengzhou 450003, China
  • 3. Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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    Paper Information

    Received: Mar. 22, 2019

    Accepted: Jun. 8, 2019

    Published Online: Sep. 29, 2020

    The Author Email: DANG Suzhen (dangsz_hky@163.com)

    DOI:10.1007/s11442-020-1737-4

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